Luke Littler has the opportunity to earn back some of his £1million prize money from the PDC World Darts Championship, which he is set to lose due to tax. The young champion made history by becoming the first player since Gary Anderson to secure back-to-back world titles, following his victory over Gian van Veen at Alexandra Palace on Saturday night.

Littler delivered a commanding performance against the Dutchman, winning 7-1 in the tournament that saw him reach the final for the third year running. Already known for breaking records in the sport, the teenager also became the first player to bag the £1m prize with his win.

The colossal prize money was a £500,000 increase from last year's winnings, which Littler also claimed. However, due to UK tax laws, the world champion will forfeit nearly half of his total payout. His earnings will be taxed at the additional rate (45 per cent) for income tax, likely resulting in a bill of up to £450,000.

National Insurance contributions will further inflate this amount, leaving Littler with a tax bill nearing £470,000 following his second world championship triumph. Nevertheless, an immediate opportunity to earn more cash awaits Littler, who is scheduled to compete in the Bahrain Darts Masters commencing on 15 January. Littler, also known as 'The Nuke', clinched the event in 2024 after defeating Michael van Gerwen 8-5 in the final, earning him a £30,000 victory.

The Bahrain Masters marked Littler's World Series debut, and he will return two years later as a 10-time PDC major title winner. Speaking to talkSPORT, Littler outlined his January schedule: "We fly out to Bahrain next Sunday, so obviously we'll have five, six days off and then we're back on the road, back on a flight. I want to go and try and win that title in Bahrain once again."

If Littler secures the trophy for the second time, he'll have mere days to recuperate before heading to the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters. The inaugural event kicks off on January 19 in Riyadh, and the world champion shared his ambitions for the competition.

He said: "I obviously want to set a marker and try and win the first Saudi Arabian World Series. After Saudi Arabia, me, mum dad and Faith, we're going over to Dubai for three, four nights and chill out."

Last year's World Series events offered £30,000 in prize money, though the 2026 tournament purses remain unconfirmed. Viewed as the player who could match or eclipse Phil Taylor's legendary tally of 16 world titles, Littler confessed following Saturday's triumph that he intends to "dominate" the sport.

"It's what dreams are made of," he said. "Nothing will ever beat a first world title - for anyone, in any sport, because that's the first time you've done it. But this was all about retaining it. To go back-to-back feels amazing. I want to dominate everything, I want to try to win everything."