Luke Littler costs sponsor £30,000 after jaw-dropping moment in Cardiff darts clash

By celebrityinfo.online On Mar 21, 2025

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Luke Littler Stuns Cardiff with Nine-Darter and Third Premier League Victory

Luke Littler left the Cardiff International Arena in awe on Thursday night, delivering a nine-dart finish that sent fans into a frenzy. The 18-year-old sensation continued his dominant run in the 2025 Premier League, clinching his third nightly win of the season in style.

Littler kicked off the night with a 6-3 victory over Nathan Aspinall, before dispatching Rob Cross in the semi-finals with a commanding 6-2 performance. This set up a blockbuster showdown against Michael van Gerwen in the final, where Littler held his nerve to seal a 6-4 triumph.

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Nine-Dart Perfection Leaves Fans Stunned

The defining moment of the night came in the fourth leg of the final, when Littler produced a flawless nine-dart finish, igniting wild celebrations in the crowd. The Cardiff faithful erupted as pints flew and cheers echoed through the arena.

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His achievement marked the third nine-darter of this year’s Premier League season, following similar feats by Luke Humphries and Rob Cross in Brighton. However, Littler’s moment was particularly costly for tournament sponsor BetMGM, which has pledged to reward every nine-dart hitter with a set of 18-carat solid gold darts worth £30,000.

The exclusive prize will now join Littler’s growing collection of silverware, which already includes his World Championship trophy.

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Littler Reflects on Another Dominant Night

Speaking to Sky Sports after his incredible performance, Littler expressed his confidence and composure:

“I have been playing very well. I hadn’t picked up my darts since last Thursday—I had a week off to chill. But to come here, win, and go six points clear, I feel comfortable.”

Looking ahead, he emphasized the importance of pacing himself for the long season:

“All players need to rest, and after tonight’s performance, I’ll take another week off! I just want to get to the O2 [for the play-offs in May] as quickly as possible. I’ve put myself in a really good position, and I want to finish No.1. I was happy with my doubles tonight, but there’s plenty more to come.”

Premier League Standings & What’s Next

Littler’s victory has further cemented his position at the top of the Premier League standings, extending his lead to seven points over second-placed Luke Humphries. Meanwhile, Michael van Gerwen moved up to third, and Gerwyn Price currently holds the final play-off spot in fourth.

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At the bottom of the table, Stephen Bunting remains winless, suffering his seventh consecutive defeat. His challenge only gets tougher next week, as he faces Littler in Newcastle in Round 8.

With momentum on his side, Littler is firmly in control of the Premier League race, and if his recent performances are anything to go by, he’s only just getting started.

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