Darts results LIVE: Luke Littler thrashes Matt Campbell 6-0 to book US Masters quarter-final spot – latest updates
LUKE LITTLER followed up his Premier League Darts win with a hammering on Matt Campbell in the US Masters last night.
The teenage sensation showed no signs of letting up as he thrashed Campbell 6-0 on his American debut.
And Littler will now go up against Michael Smith's conqueror, Jeff Smith in a thrilling quarter-final battle.
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What is the Nordic Darts Masters prize money?
The total pot of prize money has not increased or decreased from last year's winnings.
This means that the full amount of cash in the pot accumulates to £60,000.
Here is the full breakdown:
- Winner: £20,000
- Runner-up: £10,000
- Semi-finalists: £5,000
- Quarter-finalists: £2,500
- First round: £1,250
- Total: £60,000
Littler reveals plans for first car
Luke Littler has revealed he will buy a VOLKSWAGEN when he passes his driving test.
The darts sensation, 17, was recently crowned Premier League champion after blowing his rivals away at the O2 in London.
It is estimated he has raked in £648,500 solely from darts, while his overall earnings are understood to be fast-approaching the £1million mark.
Yet he remains modest when it comes to the first car he wants to buy.
Speaking to The Mail, he said: "I'm 17, so I'm doing my (driving) lessons whenever I'm available. I'll go car shopping, see what I want.
"I can't go too big on the first car. Probably just a nice Volkswagen."
Cross wins with injury
Rob Cross conquered the Big Apple with a broken TOE and after pigging out on the city’s finest fast food.
Voltage, 33, was the best Englishman in New York as he beat Welshman Gerwyn Price 8-7 in the final of the US Darts Masters.
In the build-up to this World Series of Darts invitational, the Hastings target man tried to shed some weight with a quick gym session.
Yet it all went wrong as he ended up injuring himself in the process – and he will now be sidelined from any form of cardio for the foreseeable future.
Cross laughed: “I went to the gym once. I made ten minutes and broke my toe.
“So, that’s off the radar at the moment. The gym ain’t made for me. Not at the minute. It has not been easy on my foot.”
Paying the Price
Gerwyn Price sung the praises of Rob Cross but was left to rue blowing his commanding lead in the final after already beating Luke Littler.
The gutted Iceman said: "I’m just struggling to get over the winning line.
“I just want to get a win under my belt and get my confidence back, but fair play to Rob, he dug deep at the end.
“As much as I want to win, I’ve really enjoyed this weekend and I feel like a win is just around the corner for me.”'Absolutely amazing'
Speaking after his US Masters win, Rob Cross said: “This means a lot to me. I felt a little bit spent at the end and I thought Gezzy had me beaten, but I’m really glad to get over the line.
“Gezzy is probably my best mate on tour. He’s one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met, but for me to win any title with the likes of Luke Littler around, you’ve got to embrace it.
“I’m working really hard and I feel better than ever. I think I was a little bit fortunate tonight, but I’ve loved this weekend, it’s been absolutely amazing.”
Credit: Alamy Cross wins in New York
It was an incredible weekend for Rob Cross in New York as he beat three former world champions to pick up the US Darts Masters crown.
Road to glory:
- Round One: Rob Cross 6-1 Adam Sevada
- Quarter-final: Rob Cross 6-4 Michael van Gerwen
- Semi-final: Rob Cross 7-5 Luke Humphries
- Final: Rob Cross 8-7 Gerwyn Price
Why isn't Littler playing at the Nordic Darts Masters?
Luke Littler will NOT feature at the Nordic Darts Masters this weekend due to family commitments, the Professional Darts Corporation confirmed.
Dimitri Van den Bergh will replace the Premier League king in Copenhagen.
The UK Open champion will compete alongside Luke Humphries, Michael Smith, Nathan Aspinall, Gerwyn Price, Rob Cross, Peter Wright and Stephen Bunting.
There will be a £60,000 overall prize pot, with the winner going home £20,000 richer.
Credit: Getty Littler gives Ten Hag verdict
Luke Littler has thrown his support behind Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.
Littler told The MMA Hour: "I want him to stay no matter what. Even if we lost.
"If you look down the line of managers we've had like Louis van Gaal who won the FA Cup and then got sacked after a season, I think Mourinho's the only one who had two to three years. David Moyes, he only had ten months.
"So I just think we [should] keep him. Because we're getting these managers for a year or two and they're not doing anything. So if we give them time things might change.
"I like what he does. Just give him time. Give him next season and if he doesn't do ought, let him go."
Everything you need to know
Read everything you need to know about this week's Nordic Darts Masters here:
Who is playing in the Nordic Darts Masters?
PDC Representatives
- Luke Humphries (England)
- Michael Smith (England)
- Nathan Aspinall (England)
- Gerwyn Price (Wales)
- Rob Cross (England)
- Peter Wright (Scotland)
- Dimitri Van den Bergh (Belgium)
- Stephen Bunting (England)
Nordic & Baltic Representatives
- Madars Razma (Latvia)
- Benjamin Drue Reus (Denmark)
- Jeffrey De Graaf (Sweden)
- Marko Kantele (Finland)
- Vladimir Andersen (Denmark)
- Dennis Nilsson (Sweden)
- Daniel Larsson, (Sweden)
- Johan Engstrom (Sweden)
When is the Nordic Darts Masters?
- The Nordic Darts Masters will begin on Friday, June 7.
- The event will run until Saturday, June 8.
- Forum Copenhagen will host.
Bullseye
Darts ace Luke Littler will hit the bullseye as an after-dinner speaker earning up to £10,000 per talk.
The 17-year-old superstar has been signed up by the agency Champions to tell sports clubs and businesses of his meteoric rise to the top of the sport.
The firm already has stars including former England footie managers Kevin Keegan and Glenn Hoddle on its books and has high hopes for its new recruit.
Champions says: “Luke is making his mark in the world of darts, and solidifying his name in the history books of the sport.
“Having impressed the world with his talents at just 16 years of age, don’t miss your opportunity to hire Luke Littler to speak about his darts career today!”
Littler thankful for the support
Luke Littler was supported by the US crowd at the Masters.
Sadly, he could only make the semis - but he took home a lot from it.
He shared his feelings on X.
Cross played with a broken foot
ROB CROSS conquered the Big Apple with a broken TOE and after pigging out on the city’s finest fast food.
Voltage, 33, was the best Englishman in New York as he beat Welshman Gerwyn Price 8-7 in the final of the US Darts Masters.
In the build-up to this World Series of Darts invitational, the Hastings target man tried to shed some weight with a quick gym session.
Yet it all went wrong as he ended up injuring himself in the process – and he will now be sidelined from any form of cardio for the foreseeable future.
Cross laughed: “I went to the gym once. I made ten minutes and broke my toe.
“So, that’s off the radar at the moment. The gym ain’t made for me. Not at the minute. It has not been easy on my foot.”
Littler's modest buy
LUKE LITTLER spent some of his £315,000 Premier League winnings on a new £250 computer console.
And like most teenagers, he loves nothing more than spending hours on his own playing video games.
Asked how he has splashed the Prem cash following his outstanding victory at the O2 Arena, Littler replied: “None of them went to Fifa points.
“But I did buy a Nintendo Switch, which I have brought away with me to have a bit of fun.
“Usually we are sat in the hotel rooms waiting for the next day to play.
“We did some sight-seeing this week. I came back, chilled out and played on the Switch.”
Record breakers
The crowds were out in force for the world's best darts players in the US.
Across the two days, 7,500 punters turned up to watch Luke Littler and Co.
That is a record for the US Darts Open.
Saudi Price is right
Former world champion Gerwen Price has taken aim at “drunken hooligans” ruining darts events in a stunning backing of a proposal for the PDC to be held in Saudi Arabia.
He said: “Maybe it’s the way forward, less drunken hooligans that aren’t fans, causing fights, that turn up once in a blue moon and spoil the outcome of the game in what’s the most important event of the year for the players.
“If you want that atmosphere there’s four months of it with the Premier League.
“People can still enjoy themselves without alcohol.”
Littler enjoys New York
Luke Littler was eliminated at the semi-final stage at the US Darts Masters in New York.
But he has still had a brilliant time on the East Coast as he now prepares to fly to Orlando with his family.
And it appears the trip to WWE HQ was a highlight of his New York stay.
US Darts Masters
A reminder of what happened in New York last night as Rob Cross triumphed in the US.
Quarter Final:
- Rob Cross 6-4 Michael van Gerwen
- Luke Humphries 6-5 Nathan Aspinall
- Luke Littler 6-2 Jeff Smith
- Gerwyn Price 6-1 Peter Wright
Semi-final:
- Rob Cross 7-5 Luke Humphries
- Gerwyn Price 7-6 Luke Littler
Final:
- Rob Cross 8-7 Gerwyn Price
Little spender
Luke Littler spent some of his £315,000 Premier League winnings on a new £250 computer console.
When you watch his mature performances on the oche, it is easy to forget that the Warrington kid is still only 17-years-old.
And like most teenagers, he loves nothing more than spending hours on his own playing video games.
Asked how he has splashed the Prem cash following his outstanding victory at the O2 Arena, Littler replied: “None of them went to Fifa points.
“But I did buy a Nintendo Switch, which I have brought away with me to have a bit of fun.
“Usually we are sat in the hotel rooms waiting for the next day to play.
“We did some sightseeing this week. I came back, chilled out and played on the Switch.”
Poland Darts Masters background
The World Series of Darts will return to Poland in 2024 with eight of the sport's biggest stars.
World No1 Luke Humphries will be in action as will Premier League champion and teenage sensation Luke Littler.
Reigning Poland Darts Masters king, Michael van Gerwen is set to compete after a stunning performance in Warsaw last year.
MVG thrashed Dimitri Van den Bergh 8-3 in the 2023 final to claim the £20,000 jackpot.
Gerwyn Price was among the PDC representatives invited to this year's Poland Darts Masters, but the Welshman has withdrawn from the event and will be replaced by World No16 Stephen Bunting.
When is the Poland Darts Masters?
- The Poland Darts Masters will begin on Friday, June 14.
- The tournament will run until Saturday, June 15.
- PreZero Arena Gliwice will host.
How to watch the Poland Darts Masters
- The Poland Darts Masters will be broadcast live on ITV4 in the UK.
- The tournament will also be shown on PDC's worldwide broadcast partners, including DAZN and Viaplay, and on PDCTV (excluding subscribers based in the UK, Germany, Austria & Switzerland).
Poland Darts Masters entry list
PDC Representatives
- Luke Humphries (England)
- Michael van Gerwen (Netherlands)
- Michael Smith (England)
- Nathan Aspinall (England)
- Stephen Bunting (England)
- Rob Cross (England)
- Peter Wright (Scotland)
- Luke Littler (England)
East Europe Representatives
- Krzysztof Ratajski (Poland)
- Radek Szaganski (Poland)
- Adam Gawlas (Czech Republic)
- Karel Sedlacek (Czech Republic)
- Boris Krcmar (Croatia)
- Sebastian Bialecki (Poland)
- Polish Qualifier #2
- Hungarian Qualifier #1