LUKE LITTLER wasted no time splashing the cash after his heroic PDC World Darts Championship win.
The Nuke, 17, blitzed past Michael van Gerwen to be crowned the youngest world champion in history.
He broke down in tears on stage before getting his hands on the famous Sid Waddell Trophy.
Littler could not hide his reaction when it was announced he would pick up a cheque for a staggering £500,000.
And then in the Ally Pally car park, the new champ was snapped generously sharing a large sum of money with his brother.
The Littler family, including his parents Lisa and Anthony, walked out of the North London arena to get into a taxi as his dad carried a miniature replica trophy.
But just as they were hopping in, Luke – in a blue hoody over his darts stage shirt – seemingly handed over the wad of notes for Leon, who in turn kissed his younger sibling on the head.
It may well have been a classy early birthday present for the older Littler as he turns 21 this weekend.
The jubilant clan were unsurprisingly all smiles upon leaving after the final, no doubt heading off to celebrate the teenage sensation’s remarkable achievement.
Many of them – including YouTuber AngryGinge – were wearing iconic blue-and-yellow Littler shirts.
One man, possibly the driver or a security guard, was pictured wheeling a black flight case through the car park – likely containing the PDC silverware.
Littler also collected the giant Ballon d’Art from Paddy Power after hitting the most 180s in the tournament.
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Littler revealed he rewatched the 2024 final defeat to Luke Humphries before the Van Gerwen clash to inspire him to victory.
But there were minor concerns for the Nuke when he appeared to injure himself with the Sid Waddell Trophy on the stage during the celebrations.
However, Leon insisted that would not stop the partying – although he recognised there is a limit on what they can do because Luke does not turn 18 until January 21.
He said: “Can’t do much with him, can you! He’s 17.
“He’ll go out, chill on his game, maybe order some food. I’ll do the celebrating for him!”
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Littler himself admitted he might allow himself a treat with the extra cash – having already surpassed £1m in career earnings late last year.
The champ explained: “There probably will be a big purchase when I get my head around the amount of money I’ve won, but I have said it in other interviews, I don’t like to talk about the money, but it is there.”
“It’s heavy (the trophy).
“It’s probably going on the living-room floor. To see it there and know it’s mine, I cannot wait.”
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He continued: “If I want the 16, then I am sure I could possibly achieve it.
“If deep down, if I really want it, then with my ability, I’m sure I can achieve a lot more. But I know I’m in this for a long, long time.
“I just want to try and win as many titles as I can this year. I won ten last year.
“I’ve started the year off with one. But just try and add on to that ten. Maybe win ten, 11 or 12 or even more titles.
“But if I end 2025 with nothing, I have picked the big one up.”
