FORMER world champion Gerwyn Price has sensationally claimed that the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) failed to pay him the majority of his on-stage earnings over a significant period of his career.
In an explosive interview released early Tuesday, the fiery Welshman, known as ‘The Iceman’, alleged that a contractual loophole and mismanagement by a third-party management firm meant that prize money he thought was being deposited into his accounts was instead being redirected or withheld entirely.
“It’s the truth. The PDC paid the entity they were contracted to pay. That entity did not pay me,” Price said, visibly agitated. “Most of my earnings from a key stretch—including major ranking titles—never reached me. We’re talking hundreds of thousands of pounds.”
Price stopped short of accusing the PDC of direct theft, clarifying that the governing body paid his official management company based on agreements signed early in his career. However, he claims that after a breakdown in that relationship, he discovered the funds had not been properly passed on.
“The PDC’s stance was, ‘Our obligation is fulfilled.’ Legally, maybe. Morally? They watched me turn up week after week, thinking I was building a future, while the money was going somewhere else,” Price said.
The 39-year-old, who has won over £2.5 million in career prize money according to official PDC records, refused to disclose the exact shortfall but hinted it was a “six-figure sum” relating to tournament winnings from 2018 to 2021—a period that included his run to the 2021 World Championship final and multiple Premier League wins.
The PDC has yet to issue a detailed response. In a brief statement to The Bulletin, a spokesperson said: “The PDC has always met its contractual payment obligations to registered players via their nominated representatives. We are aware of Gerwyn’s comments and are seeking further clarification.”
Price has now cut ties with the management firm in question and is pursuing legal action. He also confirmed he has hired a forensic accountant to trace the missing payments, warning fellow players to “audit every single statement”.
“People see the cars and the walk-ons and think we’re all millionaires,” Price added. “But there are players right now being kept in the dark about where their money is. I’m done being silent.”
The revelation has sent shockwaves through the darts world, with the Professional Darts Players Association (PDPA) calling for an urgent meeting with PDC executives.
Neither the management firm accused by Price nor his current representatives have commented publicly at the time of publication.
