Scott Waites and Charlie Manby enter this Players Championship matchup as near equals in the eyes of traders, with the veteran’s experience offsetting the young prospect’s rising trajectory. Waites, ranked around 107–112 and competing primarily on the Challenge Tour after losing his full Tour Card, has posted consistent results in recent 2026 floor events, including strong averages and deep runs while testing new darts. Manby, the 20-year-old world No. 83–97 and 2026 World Championship last-16 qualifier, has reached quarter-finals at earlier Players Championships this season but shows typical inconsistency with frequent early exits amid his adjustment to full-time Pro Tour travel. Their comparable recent form, finishing reliability, and lack of decisive head-to-head history sustain the 50/50 implied probability, though late changes in scoring rhythm or rest could quickly shift sentiment either way.
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This market will resolve to 'Waites' if Scott Waites wins against Charlie Manby.
This market will resolve to 'Manby' if Charlie Manby wins against Scott Waites.
If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without a winner determined, this market will resolve 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, and one player advances due to the opponent's retirement, default, or disqualification, this market will resolve to the player who advances.
If the match ends in a walkover (a player withdraws before the start and the other advances automatically), this market will resolve 50-50.
The primary resolution source for this market is the official statistics of the event as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. However, if the governing body or event organizers have not published final match statistics within 2 hours after the event's conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.
Market Opened: Aug 25, 2026, 7:02 AM ET
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0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to 'Waites' if Scott Waites wins against Charlie Manby.
This market will resolve to 'Manby' if Charlie Manby wins against Scott Waites.
If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without a winner determined, this market will resolve 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, and one player advances due to the opponent's retirement, default, or disqualification, this market will resolve to the player who advances.
If the match ends in a walkover (a player withdraws before the start and the other advances automatically), this market will resolve 50-50.
The primary resolution source for this market is the official statistics of the event as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. However, if the governing body or event organizers have not published final match statistics within 2 hours after the event's conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.
Resolution Source
https://www.pdc.tv/Resolver
0x65070BE91...Scott Waites and Charlie Manby enter this Players Championship matchup as near equals in the eyes of traders, with the veteran’s experience offsetting the young prospect’s rising trajectory. Waites, ranked around 107–112 and competing primarily on the Challenge Tour after losing his full Tour Card, has posted consistent results in recent 2026 floor events, including strong averages and deep runs while testing new darts. Manby, the 20-year-old world No. 83–97 and 2026 World Championship last-16 qualifier, has reached quarter-finals at earlier Players Championships this season but shows typical inconsistency with frequent early exits amid his adjustment to full-time Pro Tour travel. Their comparable recent form, finishing reliability, and lack of decisive head-to-head history sustain the 50/50 implied probability, though late changes in scoring rhythm or rest could quickly shift sentiment either way.
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