Luke Littler has won over £1 million in prize money over the past year and is on course for more in the Premier League.
Darts legend Phil Taylor has shared some golden nuggets of financial wisdom with young darting star Luke Littler, whose earnings have rocketed after a stellar year.
The teenage sensation has raked in over £1 million in prize winnings in the past year alone, thanks to triumphs like securing the Premier League and his first world title in January, which netted him a hefty £500,000.
The darts icon, who bagged an impressive 16 world championships and accumulated estimated career earnings of £8.5 million, advised Littler to be prudent with his newfound wealth.
Speaking to Sport Bible, Taylor emphasised the importance of staying away from social media distractions and managing money shrewdly, saying: “Straight away – keep off social media. Don’t bother with it. Let somebody else do it for you. You don’t need to read things because it can upset.
“Make sure you look after your money. Two bank accounts – one in one, and half in another. So that’s your tax. That’s what I always used to do.”
He also encouraged the young talent to invest wisely: “Try to start investing your money, so if anything happens, if you fall down and break your arm or something, you’ve got something to fall back on.”
Meanwhile, Littler himself hinted at some indulgent spending after clinching the Players Championship 20 title and World Series of Darts in Amsterdam, revealing his purchase of a “nice bag”.