Luke Littler hoping to earn another £20,000 just days after darts star celebrated 17th birthday

Luke Littler hoping to earn another £20,000 just days after darts star celebrated 17th birthday

WATCH NOW: Luke Littler reaction after Bahrain Masters triumph

Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 23/01/2024

- 09:13

The teenager has flourished in the sport over the past month

Luke Littler could secure another £20,000 if he wins the Dutch Masters this week.

The teenager, who turned 17 on Sunday, has started to show he can dominate darts with some sensational performances in recent weeks.


Littler saw off heavyweights of the sport such as Rob Cross and Raymond van Barneveld on his way to the final of the World Championship earlier this month.

Though he was unable to win that tournament, he pushed Luke Humphries all the way and won the hearts of the nation in the process.

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Luke Littler is hoping to win the Dutch Masters this week

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And Littler bounced back in style by recently securing glory in Bahrain.

The 17-year-old saw off Michael van Gerwen to win the first senior title of his career.

With Littler now a household name, the matches are coming thick and fast. And, later this week, he'll take the oche again for the Dutch Masters.

Should he go all the way, the youngster could pocket another £20,000 in prize money.

Just by playing in the first round, Littler is guaranteed to earn a minimum of £1,250.

Making the quarter-finals or semi-finals would see him earn between £2,500 and £5,0000.

And if Littler makes the final, but fails to win, then he'll still walk away from the Netherlands with an impressive £10,000 cheque.

With so many matches to play, some fear Littler could suffer from burn-out.

But he made it clear after his win in Bahrain that he was keen to play in every competition possible, such is his enthusiasm for the sport.

The Dutch Masters is due to take place on January 26 and 27.

The first round takes place on Friday, with the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final all taking place on Saturday.

Action can be watched on ITV 4, while it'll also be streamed live on ITV X.

As well as Littler, some big names have been confirmed to play.

They include Van Gerwen, who admitted he was eager for revenge after his recent defeat to Littler in the Middle East.

"It's never going to be a good week when I'm not winning but Luke had a fantastic performance," the 34-year-old said in the aftermath of the result.

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Luke Littler recently won the first senior title of his career at the Bahrain Masters

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"Everyone knows what he is capable of - let him grow, let him do his thing.

"I couldn't produce what I produced in the earlier games and you get punished and that's the way sport works.

"Of course I'm disappointed but you win some, you lose some.

"I'll get him, don't worry!"

Humphries, Cross, Gerwyn Price, Michael Smith and Nathan Aspinall are also due to compete.

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Luke Littler can continue his stunning rise to prominence if he wins the Dutch Masters

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Littler, meanwhile, said last week that he was delighted after beating Van Gerwen to win the first senior title of his career.

"I'm happy to win, I played well yesterday and I've played well again tonight," he told ITV 4.

"No one probably believes me but I've not thrown a dart since the world final.

"Michael is one of the very best and I'm happy to win on my debut.

"It's been unbelievable this week and I'm happy to come out as the winner."

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