Luke Littler’s Earnings After Winning World Darts Championship
Luke Littler earned £500,000 after defeating Michael van Gerwen in the World Darts Championship final, marking a remarkable start to the year.
Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen, World Darts Championship, Alexandra Palace, London, UK
London: Luke Littler just kicked off the New Year in style, snagging a cool £500,000 after taking down Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the PDC World Darts Championship final. Can you believe it? This 17-year-old is really making waves!
He made it to the final by beating Stephen Bunting in the semis, setting up a thrilling showdown with Van Gerwen. The Dutch player had been telling everyone not to fear Littler, but it turns out he was no match for the young star.
This win caps off an incredible year for Littler. He’s not just the champ; he was also the runner-up for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year and the most Googled UK sportsperson of 2024. Talk about a rise to fame!
So, how does the prize money break down? Littler walks away with a whopping £500,000, while Van Gerwen takes home £200,000. The prize pool is pretty generous, with semi-finalists getting £100,000 and quarter-finalists earning £50,000.
And there’s more! If players hit a nine-dart finish, they can share a bonus of £60,000, which goes to charity and a lucky fan in the crowd. Plus, every time a player scores a 180, Paddy Power donates £1,000 to Prostate Cancer UK. It’s a win-win!
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