The World Series of darts is heading to Saudi Arabia on January 19 and 20, and young sensation Luke Littler is buzzing about the potential for a £1 million golden nine-darter. The Saudi General Entertainment Authority’s chairman, Turki Alalshikh, is looking to shake up the sport with some crazy concepts, and Littler is all for it. He’s hoping for a similar wacky addition like snooker’s 167 super-maximum that was introduced in Saudi last year.
The 18-year-old is excited about the new ideas but is firm in his belief that the World Championship should stay in London. Despite the lack of details about the event, Littler is confident that there will be some serious cash up for grabs for the players. He’s looking forward to the competition, which will feature Premier League players and eight others. Littler is particularly intrigued by the possibility of a golden nine-darter, suggesting making the double 12, double 15, or double 18 golden, or even the bullseye. He’s eager to see what Alalshikh will come up with for the event.
Littler recently made waves by defeating Gerwyn Price at the World Grand Prix, showcasing his ability to fight back in tough matches. Despite being 2-0 down at one point, Littler rallied and emerged victorious. He credits his success to his experience at the Matchplay, where he overcame significant deficits to win the tournament. Price tried to rattle Littler with his celebratory antics during their match, but Littler remained unfazed and ultimately triumphed. The young darts prodigy is looking forward to more exciting challenges in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
