Luke Littler Achieves Incredible Nine-Darter in Thrilling Premier League Final Victory
LUKE LITTLER, the rising star of darts, delivered an extraordinary performance by hitting a nine-darter during the Premier League final, just as he had confidently predicted earlier in the day. The remarkable feat earned him a stunning set of gold darts worth £30,000, presented to him alongside fellow players Luke Humphries and Rob Cross before the highly anticipated Premier League night in Newcastle.
Littler expressed his delight at landing this perfect leg against the formidable Michael van Gerwen. The golden darts, a coveted prize for any player who achieves a nine-darter in the Premier League, were custom-made and hold significant value in the world of darts.
Both Luke Humphries and Rob Cross previously celebrated their own nine-darters during an unforgettable night in Brighton earlier in March. Littler’s achievement marked the 19th perfect leg in the competition’s history, culminating in his victory in Cardiff the previous week. Each of these players received their unique set of commemorative solid gold darts crafted by Humphrey and Hawkins as a reward for reaching this remarkable milestone.
Upon receiving his prize from BetMGM, World Champion Littler remarked, “To hit a nine-darter on such a significant stage is always a thrilling experience, but to accomplish it in a final against Michael van Gerwen makes it even more memorable. This prize from BetMGM is truly special.”
World No.1 Humphries added, “This is an incredible prize. When we heard about the gold darts from BetMGM, I immediately expressed my desire to win them. It’s a prestigious token to commemorate my first televised nine-darter.”
Rob Cross, the 2018 World Champion, shared his thoughts as well: “We all strive for perfection in our game, but nine-darters are exceptionally rare. It’s fantastic that BetMGM has introduced such an incredible prize this season. I will cherish these gold darts as a lasting memory of my nine-darter in Brighton.”
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Sam Behar, UK Director at BetMGM, stated, “We launched this initiative to reward the world’s elite darts players for achieving the rare and remarkable feat of hitting a nine-darter. It’s fantastic to see three such performances in just seven weeks of action.” The custom-made set of 18ct solid gold darts is available for any player who lands a nine-darter during this year’s BetMGM Premier League, with no limit on how many times outstanding players like Littler, Humphries, and Cross can win them. Behar added, “Based on the action we’ve witnessed so far, there’s every chance we’ll see more nine-darters in the coming months.”
PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter remarked, “No TV tournament in history has featured as many nine-darters as the BetMGM Premier League. To witness three perfect legs already in less than half of the 2025 season showcases the incredible standard our players maintain week after week.” He continued, “It’s wonderful that BetMGM is recognizing players for their nine-darters this season, and the unique and valuable gold darts make this achievement even more unforgettable for those involved.”
The trio of players are the first recipients of the coveted golden darts.
Premier League Darts 2025: Dates and Venues
- Night 1 – Belfast: Humphries beat Dobey 6-1
- Night 2 – Glasgow: Littler beat Humphries 6-5
- Night 3 – Dublin: Price beat Aspinall 6-3
- Night 4 – Exeter: Humphries beat Littler 6-4
- Night 5 – Brighton: Littler beat Aspinall 6-3
- Night 6 – Nottingham: Price beat Littler 6-3
- Night 7 – Cardiff: Littler beat Van Gerwen 6-4
- Night 8 – Utilita Arena, Newcastle – Thursday March 27
- Night 9 – Uber Arena, Berlin – Thursday April 3
- Night 10 – AO Arena, Manchester – Thursday April 10
- Night 11 – Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam – Thursday April 17
- Night 12 – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool – Thursday April 24
- Night 13 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham – Thursday May 1
- Night 14 – First Direct Arena, Leeds – Thursday May 8
- Night 15 – P&J Live, Aberdeen – Thursday May 15
- Night 16 – Utilita Arena, Sheffield – Thursday May 22
- Play-Offs – The O2, London – Thursday May 29