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Tom Sunderland

REVEALED: Peter wright cheat storm clarified after premier league darts opening night | Rare Historical Photos

The recent furore surrounding Peter Wright's 'optic illusion' checkout in Belfast on Thursday appears to have been put to bed.

The two-time world champion found himself subject to allegations of cheating on the opening night of the new Premier League Darts campaign when he faced Chris Dobey in the first round. Wright, 52, levelled the scoreline at two legs apiece when he checked out 121 by throwing bullseye, treble 13 and double 16.

But many fans felt incensed after a close-up of the Scot's second throw appeared to show he'd missed the treble marker and should have scored just 13. Referee Russ Bray had a perfect view of the shot in question, however, and gave the bigger score for Wright to collect the first ton-plus finish of the match.

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