As usual there are some interesting games, starting with the prelims.
The 2012 winner Christian Kist (Neth) has been drawn against Shimizu Hiroaki (Japan). The winner will go on to face the No2 seed, James Wilson (Eng). It isn't often the No2 seed could face a recent champion in the first round of a seeded tournament.
Paul Hogan (Eng) has a tough one against Karel Sedlacek (Czech). Karel won't be well known by a lot of the TV audience but he is known on the darts circuit having been a finalist in the 2011 Austria Open and knocking Darryl Fitton out of the 2013 Romania Open.
Another past champion in the prelims is Martin Adams (Eng), who will face up to David Cameron (Can). The winner of this one will have a match against the runner-up from the last 2 years - Tony O'Shea (Eng).
In the first round there are also some interesting matches.
Richie George (Eng), the son of the runner-up from 1980 and 1994 Bobby George, will play Robbie Green (Eng).
Darryl Fitton (Eng) has been drawn with Tony Eccles (Eng). These two have never met in the World Pro but out of the five top event games they've played Tony leads by one.
Another all England first round match is between last years winner and No7 seed Scott Waites and Alan Norris.
For the full draw:
The Prize Fund
The prize fund has increased this year by £13,000 to £329,000 between the Men and Ladies events. The winning man will receive a cheque for £100,000 and the money pays all the way down to the losers of the prelims who will receive £2000.
Full prize fund:
Ticket News
Tickets are still available but are selling fast:
Future Blogs:
In the future I hope to interview Sue Williams the Chair of the BDO and also have a feature on Ladies Darts - to include their World Professional Championship.
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