Gary Anderson on a million pounds and a third title: who will become the richest darts player.

According to The Sun: Gary Anderson expressed a desire to win a million pounds at the World Championship, joining all the 'greedy guys'.

The legendary Scottish player admitted that it would be nice to complete the trilogy of world titles and win the first jackpot of seven figures.

55-year-old Ando returns to competition on Monday, with a legendary showdown against Raymond van Barneveld at the World Grand Prix in Leicester.

However, his thoughts are also directed towards a million-pound prize in the fourth division in January.

He stated in an interview with Online Darts:

“Oh yes, you will see all the greedy guys! Try as hard as you can! But, hey, a million pounds? Fantastic.'

“Even when it was half a million, it was still a considerable amount of money. But a million pounds is wonderful for the game.

“Just think that soon a player will emerge who wins a million pounds playing darts.

“This is the tournament that everyone wants to win. They always say it's not about the money, but about the World Championships. So lifting that trophy means everything to those guys. I will try. But if I fall short, I won't lose sleep over it.

“I enjoy playing darts. Won? Fantastic. Lost? I came home early to see the kids.”

Struggling with the schedule

The two-time world champion showcased brilliant moments but admitted that he finds it hard to make time for the sport.

He added:

“I feel like the days are getting long and hard. I need to improve my fitness for these long days.'

“Listen, I still want to play, but I need to be in three places at once. It drives me crazy.”

“I have a lot going on outside of darts, so I’m trying to squeeze everything in. I missed the last two tournaments due to other commitments, but I hope it settles down soon, and I can focus on darts.”

Anderson is also confident that the World Championship should remain at Ally Pally.

He continued:

“It’s like Matchplay in Blackpool. It’s tied to this tournament. Grand Slam. I still miss the Civic Hall, as well as Ally Pally, right? It’s so nice when you see a crowd raising up.'

“Everyone in beautiful suits, no exceptions. It evokes emotions.”

Son interested

Ando also admits that he emotionally reacts to his son Ty's increasing interest in becoming a star in darts.

He noted:

“He’s a lefty. I’ve said it before, he has always played darts. As soon as he started walking, we were in Scotland at grandma’s, and my brother bought him a Velcro dartboard.”

“He set it up. He took three darts, turned around, and was in perfect position with a flawless throw. And so, a year and a half. But I’m not pushing him towards darts.”

“I think if I constantly push him, he will resist, you know? As they say, they always do the opposite of what their father says! But he enjoys it. He’s changing his darts. He’s worse than Peter Wright. Absolutely terrible. Next week, he’s already switching to others.”

“There’s always been a bit of a tear when I see him come out. He takes everything very calmly. He loves it now. He always wants me to practice, and sometimes I don't, and his attitude needs to change a bit. He needs to work on some things.”

“If he misses something, he gets frustrated right away. I said: look, you will miss things. It’s part of the game. If it were too easy, it would be boring. That's why we play darts. It’s a great game.”

Gary Anderson continues to be one of the brightest figures in the world of darts. His determination to win and achieve new heights, as well as the support of his son who is also showing interest in the sport, make him even more charismatic. The competitions he participates in always attract attention, and his candor and emotions engage both fans and newcomers. Anderson's experience and love for the game inspire many young athletes on their way to darts.