It had a playing format comparable with both World Championships (BDO and PDC) and features the majority of top ranked players from both organisations.

Raymond van Barneveld, the PDC World Champion, was beaten in the first round by fellow countryman Jelle Klaasen.

The BDO World Champion Martin Adams fell at the quarter-final stage to Andy Hamilton.

Anderson captured his second major title – adding to his International Darts League success back in May.

Following controversy (see IDL 2007) regarding the number of players promised an invitation, a qualifying competition was held to fill the other eight places in the first round.