Damon Heta sent out Alexandra Palace into disaster on Friday afternoon after he struck a spectacular nine-dart surface triggering a ₤ 60,000 payout to a random fan in the crowd at the PDC World Darts Championship.

The sensational moment came throughout his second-round clash versus English gamer Luke Woodhouse.

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

Despite the defeat, Heta will win ₤ 60k in his pocket, following his impressive nine-dart task.

For this year's PDC World Darts Championship, Paddy Power are paying out an overall of ₤ 180k for every single nine-darter scored during the tournament, with the funds to be divided 3 ways.

The gamer who tosses the perfect leg will get ₤ 60k, a lucky fan at Alexandra Palace will also be handed a ₤ 60k cheque, while the wagering business are likewise set to donate ₤ 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 picked as the fortunate winner of the substantial prize money.

Damon Heta struck a marvelous 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 tournament 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 best leg, with Paddy Power likewise 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 been seen holding a sign behind the male that read Wayne Mardle's iconic 'I can't spake' line, which the legendary darts analyst had actually stated following Michael Smith's nine-darter at the 2023 World Championships.

Paddy Power are also donating ₤ 1,000 for every 180 tossed throughout this Year's championship as part of their Bigger180 .

Heta's best leg was the 2nd nine-dart surface at the tournament. Since this morning, Paddy Power had raised over ₤ 500,000 for charity with 462 180s having actually been struck at the competition prior to the start of this afternoon's session.

The Australian started poorly versus Woodhouse, with Heta conceding the first set, being broken by his challenger in the last leg of the very first set.

He hit back in the 2nd term with an outstanding passage of play, racking off 2 180s and the last 141 in design.

The 37-year-old Australian, who hails from Perth, jumped around the stage in jubilation and at one point even appeared to leap off the stage.

His opponent, Woodhouse, looked just as excited as Heta did, leaping up and down on the phase before revealing his class, providing the Aussie star a hug and raising his hand in the air to celebrate the sensational accomplishment.

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 exposed the gentleman who had actually won the ₤ 60,000 prize pot

The moment among 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) accepted on phase after the impressive minute

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

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

'The method Luke Woodhousecelebrates Damon Heta's nine-darter and raises his hand afterwards is what makes this sport so great,' one composed.

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

After the match, Woodhouse reflected on the mind-blowing minute that saw his buddy Heta win ₤ 60k.

'Me and Damo are excellent buddies,' he told Sky sports betting. 'We play golf together a lot. We hang out and practice a lot ...

'I know he was gutted when he missed his double twelve in the first 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 mind-blowing finish, the Australian, who comes from Perth, leapt off the phase in elation

Woodhouse was praised for his response to his challenger's nine-dart surface, with some admiring his 'sportsmanship'
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Heta would go on to control in the 3rd set, winning 3-2 and once again dominating the fourth, breaking his opponent two times.

But Woodhouse, who is ranked No 35 on the planet, recovered, winning all 3 final sets to turn things around on his opponent and progress through to the next round.
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A visibly psychological Woodhouse stated after the match: 'I'm over the moon.'

'It's not simply me it's my partner, my household and my boy. So [I'm doing] truly good.'