The 34-year-old has triumphed twice in the world singles competition at Potters Leisure Resort in the English county, topping the podium in 2013 and at last year's event. 

He also earned gold alongside compatriot Darren Burnett in the men's pairs event in 2016.

Anderson is back at the same venue this year to try his luck once again, as action begins tomorrow with the preliminary pairs competition. 

The preliminary round in the singles competition begins on Sunday (January 12), while the mixed pairs starts on January 17 and the women's contest commences on January 18. 

Competition concludes on January 26 with the men's singles final. 

Thirty-two participants make up the men's field, while eight are in the women's.

This includes defending champion, Julie Forrest of Scotland. 

It will be the 22nd year that the tournament is held in the resort's 1,100 seat International Arena.