Adrian Lewsi is 5/1 to successfully defend his Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship crown in 12 months time, according to the sponsors.

The Stoke-born ace completed a stunning 7-5 set victory over the Flying Scotsman Gary Anderson to be take the biggest title in world darts.

Lewis had been 25/1 to win the tournament before play started in mid-December and the bookies were thrilled with the result.

David Williams of Ladbrokes said: "An electric final saw record-breaking betting as the popular finalists went toe-to-toe. We were thrilled with the outcome as Lewis was unfancied before play began.

"Lewis has long been touted as a world champion in the making and he's sure to be well supported now that he's cracked the biggest stage of all at the Ally Pally."

Anderson is also 5/1 to go one better and win the title next year. Fifteen-time world champion Phil 'The Power' Taylor is the 6/4 favourite.

2012 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship

6/4 P Taylor
5/1 A Lewis
5/1 G Anderson
9/1 J Wade
9/1 S Whitlock
10/1 R van Barneveld
10/1 M Webster
12/1 bar

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