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Service History

2023 is OnTheOche’s 17th year and as you can imagine strategies and approaches evolve as the years go by. 

There have essentially been 3 phases of the service:-

PHASE 1  (2007 – 2011)  –  The Low Hanging Fruit Years

Back in the day, there was a lot of low hanging fruit to pick off in the darts markets. The markets weren’t very clued up and if you had a strong knowledge of the darts tour there were silly prices about. It was pretty easy to get value in your bets as the markets didn’t really have any kind of handle on any player outside the big names.

However as darts grew in popularity, both as a sport and as a betting medium, the markets had to sharpen up and they did. It of course wasn’t an instant change but by around 2011/2012 it was clear a change of strategy was needed.

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PHASE 2  (2012 – 2016)  –  Focusing on lower ranked and overseas players

This was a tricky period as the markets had smartened up and now had a handle on most of the top players. However in 2012/2013, there were still only really the main TV tournaments to bet on. Lower ranked and lesser known players were at a disadvantage in those events as they weren’t as used to playing in big stage events as the top players were.

However in 2013 the PDC introduced the Euro Tour events, a selection of tournaments held throughout Europe. These events are played in front of big crowds and for good prize money. These events changed the PDC in my opinion as it allowed lower ranked and overseas players the same opportunities and stage experience that previously had only been open to the top players. 

From a betting point of view, this allowed me to be able to focus on lower ranked and overseas players. It also helped the lower ranked, lesser known players when it came to the major TV events as they now had stage experience under their belts and were more likely to perform against the established players in the major events. 

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PHASE 3  (2017 – current)  –  Focus on lower ranked players and developing my own data

In January 2017 detailed data for every throw became available for the floor events (previously only results were publicly available). This changed the darts markets overnight and my approach to them. 

This was ideal for me as it allowed me to combine my knowledge of the players and inside info with a huge database of statistics to give a “best of both worlds” approach. 

It allowed increased confidence in bet selection and gives a sustainable and adaptable way of doing things, giving steady yearly growth on the recommended 30pt bank.