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Luke Littler, 17, stuns fans after turning up to darts competition at Benidorm bar just days after £500k Ally Pally win
Littler vowed not to throw a single dart before the Bahrain Masters
WORLD champion Luke Littler stunned fans after he turned up to a darts competition at a sports bar in Benidorm.
The prodigy, 17, jetted off to Spain on Monday with his family to celebrate his historic win.
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Punters couldn’t believe their eyes when Luke, who is still not old enough to legally drink, walked into Players Sports Bar in Albir, Benidorm, on Wednesday night for a darts tournament.
He didn’t play but was there to cheer on his brother Leon, 21, while proudly posing for pictures with revellers.
Just five days earlier, the venue had been packed out with dozens of Brits who gathered to watch him become the youngest-ever player to win the PDC World Darts Championship final, bagging the £500,000 prize pot.
The owners posted pictures on Facebook on Thursday, saying: "Last night saw the first darts tournament of 2025 and what a night it was.
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"With a special appearance from the darts champion of the world himself, Luke Littler, and his family and friends.
"We were very honoured to be in the company of an amazing darts player and person.
"With Luke’s brother Leon taking part, the night was a great one as you can expect."
It’s understood that a small cash prize was up for grabs, but Leon didn’t win.
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The brothers are holidaying with parents Lisa Littler, 40, and Anthony Buckley, 43, Luke’s "biggest fans".
They were also joined by his sister Caitlin, Leon’s partner, and their baby.
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One posted: “Great night!” Another said: “Just brilliant! Gutted not to be there though!”
Luke had also been pictured alongside pub singer Matt Fisher — a well-known face in Benidorm — on Tuesday.
He surprised onlookers when he asked Matt for an autograph and selfie, despite being catapulted to world stardom.
Matt, 44, has been performing in resort bars and clubs since 1998 and appeared on The X Factor in 2006.
One fan joked on social media: “Comes to Costa Blanca, and asks Matt for an autograph. Priceless.”
Luke thrashed Dutch ace Michael Van Gerwen 7-3 at London’s Alexandra Palace last week, before jetting off to Spain three days later.
The teen sensation was trying to keep a low profile in Manchester Airport’s lounge on Monday before his flight, which was delayed by a few hours due to snow on the runway.
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He wore his hood up and kept his earphones in but was seen shaking hands with a fan.
Luke holidayed in Albir, less than four miles from Benidorm’s Old Town, with his parents last May following champions week.
The teenager is due to compete at the Bahrain Masters starting next week.
Luke Littler prize money breakdown
Here is all the prize money Luke Littler has won so far after being crowned 2025 PDC World Darts Championship winner:
World Championship 2025 - £500,000
World Championship 2024 - £200,000
Grand Slam of Darts 2024 - £150,000
European Tour - £91,000
Player Championships events - £71,500
Players Championship final runner-up - £60,000
UK Open 2023 + 2024 - £17,500
World Matchplay - £10,000
World Grand Prix - £7,500
European Championship - £7,500
(Unranked) Premier League Darts - £315,000
TOTAL: £1.43 million
After his incredible victory, Luke posted on Meta: "Been a mad few days but wanna just say a huge thank you.
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"Never had so many messages off people and grateful for every one.
"Wouldn’t be where I am without the support I’ve had, especially from my family, management and sponsors, so getting to share moments like these with them means a lot."
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