Peter Wright issues plea over World Cup of Darts prize money which rivals would 'welcome'
The prize money at the World Cup of Darts is surprisingly low compared to other tournaments.
Peter Wright has admitted that he and his fellow players would 'welcome' a larger prize pot at the World Cup of Darts. The annual event is always a privilege for players to take part in, but the prize money on offer is surprisingly low when compared to other major tournaments.
The winning pair at the World Cup will take home a combined £80,000, meaning each player will receive £45,000 once the figure is halved. It marks a steep departure from the £500,000 given to the winner of the World Darts Championship or the £275,000 jackpot in the Premier League.
Wright, who has won the World Cup with Scotland twice before, believes the privilege of representing his country is more important than lining his pockets. However, he would not be against increasing the prize fund if some new sponsors can be convinced to chip in.
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"It's up to the sponsors and everything, stuff like that, it's not up to me," said Wright when asked by Express Sport if he was happy with the prize money up for grabs.
"I enjoy playing for my country and that's the main thing. I don't know if there are other sponsors out there who want to put more money in, we would welcome it. But you've got to enjoy the format of the pairs in the World Cup and that's the most important thing."
Every team in the World Cup will be paid for their participation, even if they crash out in the group stages without winning a single match. The runners-up will receive a combined total of £50,000, or £25,000 each, while the losing semi-finalists are entitled to £30,000.
Those who are beaten in the quarter-finals will get £20,000 to share and those who fall in the first knockout round will receive £9,000. The second-placed finishers in each group will take home £5,000, while those who end up in third place will get £4,000.
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This year's tournament is being held in Germany, with England the overwhelming favourites to secure their fifth title. They are being represented by Luke Humphries and Michael Smith but not everybody is convinced they are the team to beat.
Simon Whitlock recently suggested that England will struggle if the going gets tough due to Humphries and Smith being ‘more singles players’ than pairs specialists.
"They're both amazing players but I don't think they will work together," said Whitlock, who was representing Australia alongside team-mate Damon Heta until their round of 16 exit at the hands of Italy.
"I don't think it will work for them. That might be nasty saying that. They're more singles players while we play a lot of pairs in Australia and that's how it works for us."
