Darts World Championship Begins With Record £1 Million Prize

The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) World Championship has begun in London. This year, the winner will receive a record £1 million prize. The event is a major part of the holiday season for many sports fans. The atmosphere is unique. On opening night, a group of assistant football referees entered a pub near the venue, still in uniform. They were not there for a match. They were fans, dressed for the darts. The tournament's high stakes were clear from the start. Teenage star Luke Littler was seen practicing intensely two hours before his match. The large prize money increases the pressure on all players. The championship continues at Alexandra Palace, known as "Ally Pally," until early January.