Luke Littler and his fellow competitors are gearing up for a lucrative opportunity in Riyadh next week. The World Series of Darts is making its debut in Saudi Arabia, featuring a showdown between eight PDC Tour representatives and eight Asian Tour representatives. The highlight of the two-day tournament is the chance to win $200,000 (£149,000) by achieving a nine-dart finish followed by a ‘golden bull.’

A player who hits a nine-darter will secure a $100,000 (£74,700) prize and then have the unique opportunity to double it by hitting one ‘golden’ dart at the bullseye. This prize money represents the largest reward in the history of darts for a nine-dart finish. Luke Littler, who recently clinched the record £1 million prize for winning the World Championship, is among the contenders eyeing this grand prize.

The concept of offering significant rewards for exceptional achievements in darts mirrors the approach taken by the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship. In this snooker event, players can aim for the “Riyadh Season golden ball,” a 20-point golden cue ball that could lead to a $1 million (£760,000) bonus by achieving the sport’s first-ever 167 break.

Former World Championship semi-finalist Mark Webster highlighted the enticing prize structure, emphasizing the potential to earn $200,000 with ten perfect darts. Littler will be accompanied by other top darts players, including Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, and Gerwyn Price, in the Riyadh tournament following their participation in the Bahrain Masters.

As Littler and his rivals vie for victory in these prestigious darts events, the prospect of substantial rewards adds an extra layer of excitement and competition to the sport.