Darts fans stunned by freak 6-2 streak defying +22,000,000 odds

What's rarer than a shark attack or 18 straight coin flips? This darts anomaly. One bettor could've turned $1 into $220,000—if they dared.

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2026 May 6 . 6:24 AM

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Darts fans stunned by freak 6-2 streak defying +22,000,000 odds

An unusual streak of 6-2 results at a darts event has stunned fans with its improbability. The odds of such an outcome were compared to some of the rarest events in the world. Bookmakers priced the sequence at +22,000,000—far longer than many bizarre accidents. The surprising run of 6-2 scores happened at Alexandra Palace in London. Among the players achieving this result was John Robertson. Bookmakers calculated that predicting all eight ties ending 6-2 would turn a $1 bet into $220,000.

The odds were even more staggering for those who predicted every winner alongside the 6-2 results. A correct $1 wager on all outcomes would have paid out $20,000,000 at +200,000,000. For comparison, the chance of flipping 18 heads in a row sits at roughly the same +22,000,000 mark. Yet, despite the rarity, some events remain even less likely. Getting struck by lightning carries odds of +122,200,000, while a shark attack for coastal residents is priced at +700,000,000. On the other hand, the 6-2 streak was more probable than an amateur bowler rolling a perfect game, which stands at +11,500,000. It was also less likely than suffering a toilet-related injury, listed at +1,000,000.

The sequence of 6-2 results defied expectations, matching odds reserved for near-impossible feats. While the payouts for predicting it were enormous, the event itself remains a statistical oddity. Bookmakers and fans alike were left amazed by the unlikely pattern.