Barry Hearn reveals Luke Littler still gets pocket money from parents despite buying them a five-bedroom house

As the darts world gears up for the next big tournament, Barry Hearn — the head of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) — has offered a revealing glimpse into the private life of rising star Luke Littler. Despite Littler’s meteoric rise to the top of the sport, Hearn says the teenage World Champion remains refreshingly down-to-earth: he still receives weekly pocket money from his parents. (The Sun)

Humble Origins and Grounded Lifestyle

Littler’s success on the oche has been extraordinary. In just a couple of years, the young darts sensation has collected multiple major titles, attracted big sponsorships, and earned what many would consider a fortune by his age. Reports suggest that he’d already banked nearly £2 million in prize money by late 2025, with additional income from endorsements and merchandise. (The Times)

Yet even with that success, his family dynamic remains modest. Hearn said that, as of his latest conversation with Littler, the 18-year-old was still receiving £50 a week in pocket money from his parents. (The Sun)

This detail came alongside another: Littler had bought his parents a five-bedroom house in the country — a gesture many would interpret as a definitive break from childhood. (The Sun)

Balance Between Wealth and Simplicity

For many fans and pundits, this glimpse into Littler’s personal life reinforces what his meteoric ascent has hinted at: that he’s not only talented, but unusually grounded. While some young sports stars lose their sense of normalcy as fame and fortune hit, Littler appears to be defying that trend.

In remarks praising him, Hearn highlighted not just Littler’s darting talent, but also his humility, work ethic, and maturity — qualities he described as rare in someone so young. (The Times)

Why It Resonates

This revelation matters for a few reasons:

• Humanising a star: At 18, Littler is already one of darts’ biggest names. But hearing that he still relies on pocket money from his parents — despite wealth and world titles — reminds fans that he’s still, in many ways, a young man growing up.
• Family values amid success: The fact that he used his earnings to give his parents a sizeable home suggests gratitude and long-term thinking — an image of success grounded in family rather than flash.
• A contrast to stereotypical fame stories: Many athletes who hit stardom young are quickly swallowed by fame and flashy lifestyles; this paints Littler as measured, stable, and perhaps more likely to have a sustainable, down-to-earth career.