Luke Littler and his fellow competitors are gearing up for a shot at a $200,000 (£149,000) prize in Riyadh next week if they can pull off a nine-dart finish followed by a ‘golden bull.’
The World Series of Darts is making its debut in Saudi Arabia, featuring eight PDC Tour players against eight Asian Tour representatives. The two-day tournament starting on Monday offers a lucrative opportunity for the players.
A remarkable reward awaits any player who achieves a nine-darter – a $100,000 (£74,700) prize, with the chance to double it by hitting the bullseye with a ‘golden’ dart. This potential payout marks a record-breaking incentive for a nine-dart finish, which has competitors like Littler eager to showcase their skills.
Recently, the 18-year-old Littler secured a staggering £1 million prize for winning the World Championship and signed a lucrative £20 million contract with his darts sponsor, following his exceptional performance at the World Series event in Bahrain in 2024.
The format in Riyadh mirrors the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship, which includes a unique “Riyadh Season golden ball” offering a $1 million (£760,000) bonus for achieving a 167 break.
Mark Webster, former World Championship semi-finalist, highlighted the prize structure, emphasizing the allure of the $200,000 reward for a perfect ten-dart finish.
Littler will be joined by other top players in Riyadh, including Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, Gian van Veen, Gerwyn Price, Stephen Bunting, Nathan Aspinall, and Danny Noppert, as they compete in the Bahrain Masters before heading to the tournament.
The ongoing Bahrain Masters has seen Littler’s impressive performance with a 170 ‘Big Fish’ check-out victory against Paul Lim, advancing to the quarter-finals alongside Humphries, Van Veen, Van Gerwen, Bunting, and Aspinall.
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