Why Luke Littler has been blocked from receiving £500,000 prize money for winning World Darts Championship

Luke Littler has reportedly been blocked from receiving his £500,000 prize money for winning the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship.

The 17-year-old from Warrington clinched his first world title on Friday night after beating Michael van Gerwen in front of a packed crowd inside the Alexandra Palace, London.

Littler was in no mood to hang about as he raced to an early 4-0 lead before sealing the match winning 7-3.

Speaking afterwards, the teenager said: "I can’t believe it, I honestly can’t believe it. We both played so well and I said in my interviews I needed to get off to a quick start and that’s what I done.

"But I knew Michael was behind me the whole game. He was right behind me the whole way through. Everyone dreams of lifting this trophy but you need to get through a tough field, even before qualifying. I can’t believe it."

On the back of lifting the Sid Waddell trophy, Littler is now £500,000 richer as he picked up the eye-watering prize money.

However, it has been claimed that he will not be able to access the full amount just yet.

As reported by The Telegraph, he will get allowance from his management company until he turns 18.

The report stated: "Littler collected a £500,000 first prize after realising his childhood dream of being crowned champion at Alexandra Palace on Friday night but, with his 18th birthday still three weeks away, he will continue to receive an allowance from his management company."

Luke Littler got the better of Michael van Gerwen on Friday night. Image: Getty

Littler's manger, Martin Foulds said last month: "He just gets a budget every month that is sent across to his personal account, and he can buy what he wants with that: Fifa points or trainers.

"He just gets an amount that is plenty for a 17-year-old lad. If he ever needs anything, or if he wants an extravagance, he can just ask.”

On Monday, the lineup for this year's Premier League Darts will be revealed, with Littler looking to defend his title.