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In 2006 the Las Vegas Desert Classic, an American darts tournament, was won by the Canadian player John Part. [1]
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In 2006 the Las Vegas Desert Classic, an American darts tournament, was won by the Canadian player John Part. [1]
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| Stage (no. of players) | Prize money (Total: £84,100) | |
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| Winner | (1) | $15,000 |
| Runner-Up | (1) | $7,500 |
| Semi-finalists | (2) | $5,000 |
| Quarter-finalists | (4) | $3,500 |
| Round 2 | (8) | $2,000 |
| Round 1 | (16) | $1,350 |
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