Damon Heta sent out Alexandra Palace into meltdown on Friday afternoon after he struck an astonishing nine-dart surface setting off a ₤ 60,000 payment to a random fan in the crowd at the PDC World Darts Championship.

The sensational minute came during his second-round clash versus English gamer Luke Woodhouse.

But the Australian couldn't ride his momentum, with British darts star, Woodhouse returning from going 3-1 to clinch 9 straight legs of darts and advance to the last 16 at the World Darts Championships for the very first time in his career.

Despite the defeat, Heta will leave with ₤ 60k in his pocket, following his legendary nine-dart feat.

For this year's PDC World Darts Championship, Paddy Power are paying out a total of ₤ 180k for each nine-darter scored during the competition, with the funds to be divided 3 methods.

The gamer who throws the perfect leg will receive ₤ 60k, a lucky fan at Alexandra Palace will also be handed a ₤ 60k cheque, while the wagering business are also set to contribute ₤ 60k to Prostate Cancer UK, the main Charity partner of the competition.

A fan in the audience who was wearing a yellow trilby hat and a Christamas-themed blazer was selected as the fortunate winner of the substantial money prize.

Damon Heta hit a spectacular nine-dart finish on Friday afternoon at Alexandra Palace

HEROIC HETA HITS THE NINE! UNBELIEVABLE SCENES! Damon Heta lands the 2nd nine-darter of the competition to raise the roofing system at Alexandra Palace! #WCDarts pic.twitter.com/DW6rhvFqez

- PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 27, 2024

The World No 9 won himself ₤ 60k with the ideal leg, with Paddy Power also now set to contribute another 60k to charity and to a random fan in the crowd at Ally Pally
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Hilariously another fan had actually been seen holding an indication behind the guy that checked out Wayne Mardle's iconic 'I can't spake' line, which the legendary darts commentator had said following Michael Smith's nine-darter at the 2023 World Championships.

Paddy Power are likewise contributing ₤ 1,000 for each 180 thrown during this Year's champion as part of their Bigger180 project.

Heta's best leg was the second nine-dart surface at the tournament. As of this morning, Paddy Power had raised over ₤ 500,000 for charity with 462 180s having actually been struck at the tournament prior to the start of this afternoon's session.
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The Australian began inadequately versus Woodhouse, with Heta conceding the very first set, being broken by his challenger in the last leg of the very first set.

He countered in the 2nd term with an outstanding passage of play, racking off two 180s and the final 141 in style.

The 37-year-old Australian, who comes from Perth, jumped around the phase in festivity and at one point even appeared to jump off the phase.

His challenger, Woodhouse, looked just as thrilled as Heta did, leaping up and down on the stage before showing his class, offering the Aussie star a hug and raising his hand in the air to celebrate the marvelous feat.

The Brit, 36, has actually been hailed for his reaction to the moment online, with one fan writing: 'Luke Woodhouse's event after Heta's nine-darter is class.'

Paddy Power later on exposed the gentleman who had won the ₤ 60,000 prize pot

The moment one of the audience learnt they were ₤ 60,000 richer pic.twitter.com/G0eYn9n2ln

- Sky sports betting Darts (@SkySportsDarts) December 27, 2024

Heta (left) and Luke Woodhouse (best) welcomed on stage after the epic minute

After Heta had gone a set down in the first exchange, his nine-dart finish saw him bounce back versus his British challenger to draw level at 1-1

'Big props to Luke Woodhouse - he's truly buzzing for his mate! Love the sportsmanship and another wrote on X.

'The way Luke Woodhousecelebrates Damon Heta's nine-darter and raises his hand later on is what makes this sport so excellent,' one wrote.

'The friendship in darts is unbelievable. Just look at the way Luke Woodhouse, celebrated his opponent's nine-darter previously,' another said.

After the match, Woodhouse assessed the spectacular minute that saw his buddy Heta win ₤ 60k.

'Me and Damo are excellent pals,' he told Sky sports betting. 'We play golf together a lot. We hang out and practice a lot ...
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'I know he was gutted when he missed his double twelve in the first video game.

'So, yeah, when he struck that nine-darter the crowd went wild.

'You couldn't not celebrate with him!'

Luke Woodhouse pic.twitter.com/Oza4ZK63yV

- Martin (@martin_kcr) December 27, 2024

Elated by the spectacular finish, the Australian, who comes from Perth, jumped off the stage in elation
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Woodhouse was applauded for his reaction to his opponent's nine-dart surface, with some lauding his 'sportsmanship'

Heta would go on to control in the third set, winning 3-2 and once again controling the fourth, breaking his opponent two times.

But Woodhouse, who is ranked No 35 on the planet, recovered, winning all 3 last sets to turn things around on his challenger and progress through to the next round.

A noticeably psychological Woodhouse stated after the match: 'I'm over the moon.'

'It's not simply me it's my wife, my family and my young boy. So [I'm doing] actually excellent.'