Bet365 US Darts Masters

Luke Humphries believes he is prepared to take the next action in his career by winning a television event as he heads to New York for the bet365 US Darts Masters.


The 28-year-old delighted in a fine 2022 on the European Tour as he won the Czech Open, European Grand Prix, European Matchplay and the German Grand Prix.


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He likewise won two Players Championships occasions, but he is yet to taste success on a TV phase - despite coming close when losing to James Wade in the last of the 2021 UK Open and getting to the 2022 Grand Slam of Darts semi-finals.


Speaking specifically to bet365 ahead of the occasion, Humphries is primed and prepared to seize his moment in the bet365 US Darts Masters.


"I'm looking for that next big win, I've won quite a couple of competitions on the European tour and I have actually took every little action there is in my profession," stated Humphries.


"When I started at youth level I won that, then I began winning on the Pro Tour and the European Tour, now its time to get that TV phase win.


"I understand its coming, I understand I've got the capability, I wouldn't have actually been chosen for this if the PDC didn't think I might win.


"This is the next action, get that TV win and I feel I could win a lot more. I'm not stating I might win every tournament but I know I've got the ability to go on and win a lot more.


"This would be a terrific stepping-stone if I might win in New york city."


This year's event sees a go back to Madison Square Garden, among the most iconic venues worldwide of sport, after an effective 2022 event.


For Humphries, it's not only his first time dipping into the venue, however it's also his very first time playing in America, something he states that he is relishing.


"New York was always a place I desired to go, all these events you get welcomed to, it's an advantage to be a part of. I'm truly eagerly anticipating being there and being part of it.


"It's a mad scenario for me, simply originating from a town in Newbury to going to play at Madison Square Garden is an amazing thing that I never ever thought I would do.


"It is among those things I can tick off the pail list and it would be a great feeling if I could go there and win. It succeeded for last year, so I'm hoping I can go there and win."


The competition represents another chance for the sport to grow further afield, with the popularity rising in countries such as USA all the time.


'Cool Hand Luke' thinks that more can be attained in America and that the capacity exists to uncover some more quality players.


"The game is growing rather a lot all around the world. We have actually been to Bahrain this year, Copenhagen, we're at New York City, Poland and Australia - the game is progressing throughout every country.


"America is one market that needs that little extra push that might uncover some terrific gamers. It's an enormous country and there's got to be some actually good gamers out there in America who might come over here and truly produce a wave and get themselves in the top 32.