Luke Littler, a 17-year-old darts prodigy, is set to face off against Michael van Gerwen in the World Darts Championship final. The rising star could become the youngest World Champion in history and further increase his already impressive net worth.
Despite not yet being 18, Luke Littler is one of the biggest sports stars in the UK. The 17-year-old, who doesn't become an adult until January 21, will tonight (January 3) face off opponent Michael van Gerwen at London's Alexandra Palace in what will be his second World Darts Championship final after losing last year in the decider against Luke Humphries.. Fans of the Nuke will be strapping in to watch the teenage sensation when he takes to the stage at around 8.
15pm this evening as he bids to become the youngest World Champion in the history of the sport. Fans of the Nuke will be strapping in to watch the teenage sensation when he takes to the stage at around 8.15pm this evening as he bids to become the youngest World Champion in the history of the sport. READ MORE: What time and TV station is the world darts final between Luke Littler and Michael Van Gerwen? Here, the Mirror takes a look at the teenage darts star's life away from the dart board, from his breathtaking Cheshire mansion he shares with his parents to his new 'mystery girlfriend' who has set tongues wagging... Rising net worth While many teens his age will still be working minimum-wage Saturday jobs, talented Luke took his prize winnings past the £1 million mark in under one year, and he'd only just gotten started. Having racked up £618,500 worth of prize money in major winnings alone, Luke has amassed a mammoth £1,013,500 when taking into account all his other career earnings. Now the current World No.4 could see his fortune rise by yet an enormous sum, with a cool £500,000 on the table for tonight's Ally Pally victor. This would exceed Luke's biggest cash prize yet - the eyewatering £395,000 he raked in after his Premier League Darts triumph. Luke already boasts partnerships with huge companies such as Xbox, boohooMAN, and KP Nuts, and it's believed such opportunities will only expand further once he turns 18. Praising Luke on The Love the Darts podcast, Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn remarked: “This guy is now signing major deals with huge companies like boohooMAN, which is great for darts and brings a new audience to the spor
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