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The Sun
12 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Luke Humphries is richest-ever Premier League darts winner after pocketing £5,000 per HOUR as Littler earnings revealed
LUKE HUMPHRIES earned a whopping £9,306 PER MATCH during the Premier League season. The World No.1 beat big rival Luke Littler 11-8 to win the final at the O2 last Thursday. 4 4 4 That meant 'Cool Hand' became the richest-ever Premier League champion. He won £275,000 for winning the title to add to three nightly wins of £30k in total and picking up gold darts worth £30k for a nine-darter. Bet UK revealed that this meant the Leeds fan earned a mind-blowing £19,706 per week. That worked out at £1,006 per leg, £9,306 per match and £4,926 per hour. Teen sensation Littler didn't do so bad either as runner-up. He earned an astonishing £12,647 per week on average in the BetMGM Premier League season. With each night taking around four hours to complete, Littler earned a jaw-dropping £3.1k per hour from the competition. He played the most matches in the Premier League, racking up 37 matches in 16 weeks, during the regular season, earning £90,000 in the process. 4 He then played two matches on Finals Night, where he finished second after his 11-8 defeat in the final to Humphries, claiming a further £125,000 as a consolation prize and taking his prize money total to £215,000. Research by BetUK reveals Littler earned £5,513 per match and £556 per leg this season. Gerwyn Price also had a really successful season, earning a total of £175,000 in prize money. That breaks down to £10,294 per week, £665 per leg and £6,250 per match. Price's average earnings also work out to be higher than Littler's, despite earning less prize money, as the Welshman played 11 fewer games and more than 100 fewer legs than the superstar.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Fans gobsmacked by price of pint at Premier League Darts final and are instead left ‘chugging water'
DARTS fans have been left gobsmacked over the price of a pint at the Premier League Darts finale. Luke Humphries got payback over Luke Littler, beating the youngster in the final to avenge last year's defeat. 2 2 It was an action-packed night as Littler had earlier come from behind to beat Gerwyn Price before Humphries brushed Nathan Aspinall aside. However some punters were left unimpressed because of the sky-high price of alcoholic beverages. The cheapest beer on offer was a Budweiser, coming in at £9.25. Other pints were priced at £9.80, including Camden Pale Ale and Camden Hells Lager, which increased by 55p and 35p respectively on last year. Fans were in uproar over the prices and made their feelings clear. One reacted saying: "£9.25 British pounds for a f***ing Budweiser, Games gone, hope there's a 9 darter to make up for it." Another added: "£9.50 for a pint of BUDWEISER at the O2 tonight. Turned back round and chugged my water." A third wrote: "The O2 is far too big for the Premier League Darts. Void of any true atmosphere, much like it is when there's a gig there. £9.80 a pint, too." Some darts fans were also left frustrated by the Premier League final format following Littler's defeat. Many argued it was unfair Littler had dominated the competition for the previous 16 weeks only to lose. One wrote on X: "Fair play to Humphries and I'm glad he won, but I really don't see the point in playing a 16-week league phase for it to come down to one game." Another said: "Format isn't great. What's the point of dominating for 16 weeks, for it to come down to one night? [It] seems a bit forced, IMO."
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Darts fans left stunned by 'astonishing' beer prices as they watch Luke Littler fall at the last hurdle in Premier League final loss at The O2
Darts fans have been left dumbfounded by the astonishing beer prices at the Premier League finals night in The 02 on Thursday night. Fans flocked in their thousands to get a glimpse of golden boy, Luke Littler, as he tried to retain his crown and stamp his authority on the darting world once again. The 18-year-old, who was favourite to win the Premier League for the second year on the spin, managed to weather an early storm against the ever-effervescent Gerwyn Price in the semi-final. It set up a re-run of last year's showpiece with Luke Humphries, with 'Cool Hand' looking to get revenge over the boy who stole his world crown in January. And revenge he got, beating Littler to show why he remains world No1, and in turn disappoint the 15,000 sell-out crowd which was littered with purple shirts - the colour synonymous with the boy wonder. However, the result was not the only thing to leave supporters stunned. The price list of alcoholic beverages left many incensed, with the 'cheapest' pint - a Budweiser - costing £9.25. The price was a 30p increase compared to the year prior, which was already branded 'disgusting' by fans. If you wanted so-called 'premium' beers while enjoying the action, though, you'd have to cough up even more cash. Camden Pale Ale and Camden Hells Lager were both priced at a quite staggering £9.80, a price hike of 55p and 30p respectively. One fan could only laugh at the quality of the pint he had been given at such an expensive price. '£9.80 for a pint at the O2 and that's what you get?' he wrote, followed by three laughing face emojis, and a picture of a flat beer. Another audience member simply couldn't stomach paying the extortionate prices and opted to stick to a much cheaper drink. '£9.50 for a pint of BUDWEISER at the o2 tonight. Turned back round and chugged my water,' the X user wrote. While the price of pints was at the forefront of a lot of fans' minds, the O2 also took a lot of heat for its inability to generate sustainable noise throughout the night. Despite the complaints from crowd members, they were still treated to an enjoyable night of entertainment on the oche. Humphries was rocked early as he missed six darts at double to hold. Littler took advantage. Humphries got on the board to make it 3-1 with a nice two-dart combo to take out 66 and a clunky leg with Littler stuck on double one got us back on throw. But these two throw quickly, and before you could blink it was 5-5 at the interval. The 2024 world champ then broke right out the blocks to lead for the first time and once again seemingly had a new lease of life after the interval. The game threatened to race away as the two Lukes threw quicker and better. The game had become a best of six - the format they have been used to in this year's tournament - and it was running away. Crucially, though, Humphries had the break. And it was that break that proved pivotal. Littler continued to hold, but just could not break his arch-rival. A nervy double two took him to one leg away and left Littler needing to win three legs on the trot. He couldn't muster one. Humphries, the 11-8 winner in the final, threw his final dart after pinning a final double worth £275,000. Just the £125,000 for Littler.
North Wales Chronicle
4 days ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Luke Littler beats Gerwyn Price to edge closer to retaining Premier League crown
The teenager, who claimed his first major title at the O2 Arena 12 months ago, has dominated the league phase of the second biggest tournament in the sport, with six nightly wins and a record 45 points. But no one has caused him more trouble than Gerwyn Price and it looked like the Welshman was going to prosper again as he led 6-4 at the break. Luke Littler wins six of the last seven legs against Gerwyn Price to complete a superb comeback in our opening semi-final! The World Champ is one win away from retaining his crown!#PLDarts25 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) May 29, 2025 Littler had a word with himself, though, and returned to the stage a different animal, winning six out of seven legs to claim a 10-7 victory. It was the type of spell which has defined his short career, where his ability to get on a roll means he is never out of a match. Littler will face Luke Humphries in the final later, knowing one more win will see him follow in the footsteps of Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen in defending a Premier League crown. 'The first 10 legs I went 6-4 down and I went off stage and needed to get myself up for it,' he said on stage. 'The first five or six legs I was nervous, but I love coming on after a break. 'I relaxed myself and got the job done. 'I stormed off the stage but that was just in my own head, I sat down had a drink, cooled myself down and told myself I could do it. I got the job done. 'I was very nervous in the first five or six legs. I know myself, I can relax now.' Humphries set up a rematch of last year's final as he beat Nathan Aspinall in a gripping second semi-final. The world number one, who is chasing his first Premier League title, beat Aspinall 10-7. It is a fitting showpiece for the tournament as Littler and Humphries have been the standout players over the course of the 17 weeks.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Luke Littler issues defiant message as 18-year-old comes out fighting after being beaten by Luke Humphries in £275,000 Premier League Darts final
He was the heavy favourite to take the crown for a second year in a row. Two out of two. Record points tally. No bother. Light work. But sometimes things don't work out as they are supposed to. 'I haven't had any practice yet', Luke Littler told Sky Sports three hours out from his semi-final clash with Gerwyn Price. By the end of the night he was claiming his records wouldn't be broken - though in defeat. 'If I turn up there's only one way he's going and that's home,' Price, meanwhile, said of the first match of the night. But there was only ever really going to be one result in game one. Two years ago, there were a large number empty seats at the top of the O2 Arena when Michael van Gerwen won the last of his seven Premier League titles. This year's play-offs were sold out long before any of the four players competing could even think about the night. You wonder why. There were a few Nathan Aspinall shirts among the 15,000 fans in attendance - blending in with the fancy dress. The odd Price clobber. A fair amount reading Humphries' 'Cool Hand' nickname. But the purple of the shirt that has become so synonymous with Littler's staggering rise over the last 18 months covered the Arena. This night, though, was about Humphries. So much of the attention has been on Littler. Littler this, Littler that. Well, stand up the World No 1. This is still his sport - at least for now. Humphries and Littler are the best of friends as well as the biggest of rivals. The final swayed left and right, this way and that. In the end, Luke was the winner. But not Litter - Humphries. The best in the world and, now, the reigning Premier League champion. Littler is a showman. The more experience he's picked up on this journey, the more confident he has become. And, in the first semi-final, when Pitbull's Green Light bellowed out in the O2, it was go time. Price will always be a controversial character but his talent goes without saying. Last year he said he wasn't even going to play in the competition - yet here he was on finals day. If he fancies it, he can cause destruction. Littler had wanted top spot in the league phase so he could play in the first semi here. He did that comfortably. Probably thought he'd be playing Aspinall, but that didn't bother him really. Price had won three nights out of the 16 in the build-up to the play-offs. He absolutely flew out the blocks, breaking Littler in three of his first four opportunities. A 128 checkout and his first 180 - his 170th of the competition - not enough to get the defending champion rolling. Price took out 132 via two bullseyes and didn't look back from there. Littler, who had been up to his usual playful antics with the crowd, ran off the stage at the interval, seemingly rattled. And he came out a different animal - levelling up almost instantly before Price took out double seven to once again break. Cue signature roar. Soon enough, though, we were again level, as Wayne Mardle and Mark Webster had called before the game. Littler then made it four out of five since the break and led for the first time. Then, the world champion hit the accelerator and left the Ice Man in his rear view mirror. A 105 average to Price's 95. Final: booked. But just. In the other semi-final, world No 1 Humphries was looking to avenge his defeat by Littler in last year's final and take home the crown for the first time. He faced off against good friend Aspinall - the clunky, heart-on-the-sleeve star who some said was only in the competition because of his Mr Brightside walk on. No chance. If there's one thing about Nathan Aspinall, it's that he hates to be written off. And his k-flex are fancy. But 'the ultimate underdog', as he is now being coined, gave himself a pep talk, put down the golf clubs and averaged 105 at the interval. The score was 5-5, but Humphries was cutting a frustrated figure, and dashed to the toilet at the break. Like Littler, Humphries came out swinging after the break but Aspinall, the crowd behind him, did not give up. He was there every step of the way, as he often is. He is one of the best in the world for a reason. But, depending on who you ask, Humphries is THE best in the world. And the best in the world dispatch of their opposition. That's what Cool Hand did, winning 10-7, and he set up a final against Littler once again. It was the match everyone wanted to see. The two best in the world battling it out, 17 months on from the first time in the final at Alexandra Palace. Humphries was victorious that day. Littler has had his fair share too. But get used to this. A fortnight ago in Aberdeen they put on one of the best Premier League matches ever. This was far from that - complaints of a draft and perhaps nerves playing a role. Both of these men have been booed at times this year but Humphries copped the most of it during the walk-ons. The crowd didn't take long to remind everyone listening that there is indeed only one Luke Littler. Humphries was rocked early as he missed six darts at double to hold. Littler took advantage. Humphries got on the board to make it 3-1 with a nice two-dart combo to take out 66 and a clunky leg with Littler stuck on double one got us back on throw. But these two throw quickly, and before you could blink it was 5-5 at the interval. Humphries broke right out the blocks to lead for the first time and once again seemingly had a new lease of life after the interval. The game threatened to race away as the two Lukes threw quicker and better. The game had become a best of six - the format they have been used to in this year's tournament - and it was running away. Crucially, though, Humphries had the break. And it was that break that proved pivotal. Littler continued to hold, but just could not break his arch rival. A nervy double two took him to one leg away and left Littler needing to win three legs on the trot. He couldn't muster one. Humphries, the 11-8 winner in the final, threw his final dart after pinning a final double worth £275,000. Just the £125,000 for Littler. After a moment, though, Humphries let out a roar. He wasn't the fan favourite against either Aspinall or Littler, but remains top of the tree. He cut an emotional figure as he lifted the trophy, and an air punch as his prize money was announced. Finally, the crowd mustered a cheer. Confetti fell, Humphries kissed his gold as I Predict a Riot played in the Arena. Maybe it was always supposed to be this way. 'I had a little bit of a think after the game,' a reflective Littler admitted to Sky Sports after the game. 'No one likes losing but I'm fine and glad to say its over, its been a tough 17 weeks and I'm very happy it's over. Back next year. 'I have set many records and personally I don't think they'll be broken. I am going to go next year and try and break my own records.' Littler may be the face of darts, but he is still not world No 1. Humphries won everything the year Littler burst onto the scene and is defending a lot of prize money. Littler, naturally, wants his spot. 'We all know Luke is defending a lot of prize money this year,' he exclusively told Mail Sport via BetMGM on Wednesday. 'For myself I am hoping he doesn't defend it all to remain No 1 but In can only do so well for myself. I want to get No 1 before the World Championship starts.' The focus was on Littler, but the night ended with Humphries kissing the Premier League trophy as I Predict A Riot played in the O2 Arena These two will join forces in the World Cup in a couple of weeks. Good luck to anyone that comes up against England. But, after that, they will go back to facing off and recommence the rivalry that already feels as though it could dominate this sport for decades. They will trade blows in the likes of the World Matchplay, the Grand Prix and the Grand Slam. What will catch the eye, though, is the World Championship. That is a World Championship that Littler will, probably no matter what happens for the rest of the year, be heavy, heavy favourite to defend. He's just 18, in case you haven't heard. A scary, yet exciting, rise.
