Luke Littler receives early 18th birthday present as teenager targets glory at Bahrain Masters
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Luke Littler has received an early 18th birthday present from Butlin's as he targets glory at the Bahrain Masters.
The teenager will feature in the quarter-finals of the competition tonight after beating Lourence Ilagan 6-3 on Thursday.
Littler is bidding to win the tournament as he prepares to turn 18, with the youngster poised to celebrate his special birthday on January 21.
And Butlin's have chosen to gift the darts star an early present following a whirlwind year in the sport.
Luke Littler will turn 18 on January 21 following a whirlwind year in darts
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Butlin’s, who host a number of official PDC events every year, has gifted the teenage sensation a special annual ‘black card pass’ to their Big Weekenders as a birthday present.
Mike Godolphin, Entertainment Director at Butlin’s, said: “We’re proud to host some of the biggest names in darts twice a year in Minehead and currently there’s no one bigger than Luke Littler.
“Every time Luke has visited us at Butlin’s he’s always been playing, so for his 18th this month we’re delighted to offer the reigning World Champion a birthday present to remember.
"We’ll be gifting a free annual pass to Butlin’s Big Weekenders for him and his friends to celebrate in style now he’s old enough to enjoy them as a guest.
"With over 70 breaks to choose from we’re confident he’ll have the best birthday ever and can’t wait to welcome Luke and his mates on a Big Weekender!
“Darts is the biggest party event in sport, which is a match made in heaven when it comes to our Big Weekenders, providing a range of different breaks with variety of entertainment and amazing value that caters for not just darts fans, but everyone.”
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Meanwhile, on Thursday, Littler opted to change darts and use a new set.
When asked about that decision, he explained: "I wouldn't say there were any nerves.
"But I was playing with a fresh set of darts because the ones I used at the World Championship are being put away in a frame and I had to break in a new set."
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Luke Littler has received an early 18th birthday present from Butlin's as he targets glory at the Bahrain Masters
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Littler recently won the World Darts Championship, crushing Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the final at Alexandra Palace.
He said after that victory that he wouldn't be too bothered if he didn't win another title in 2025.
But Littler is determined to keep winning as he continues his bid to be the No 1-ranked player in the world.
Luke Littler is bidding to secure more silverware at the Bahrain Masters
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"I played all right in patches, and it would mean the world to me if I could come back here as world champion and defend my title," he continued.
"I want to win as much as I can, win more titles than I did last year and break the nine-dart record.
“And I am looking forward not only to being world champion for the whole year but hearing (master of ceremonies) John McDonald introduce me as the newly-crowned champion of the world.”
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