The 2023

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Masters will be the eleventh staging of the non-ranking Masters darts tournament, held by the

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. It will be held from 27 to 29 January 2023 at the

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in Milton Keynes, England. Joe Cullen is the defending champion, after beating

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, 11–9 in the 2022 final.

Qualifiers

The Masters will feature the top 24 players in the

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after the

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, with the top 8 automatically qualifying for the second round. Danny Noppert,

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, Ross Smith, and Callan Rydz will make their debuts in the event. The following players will take part in the tournament:

Prize money

The prize money was increased from £220,000 to £275,000 in total, with the winner earning £65,000.

Draw

The schedule was confirmed on 18 January.

References

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