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Littler Dominates, Advances to Darts Semi-Finals Again!

1/3/2026

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Littler Advances Semi-Finals

Luke Littler (the 18-year-old defending champion) advanced to the semi-finals of the PDC World Darts Championship with a 5-0 victory over Krzysztof Ratajski.
Littler will face Ryan Searle in the semi-finals.
Gian van Veen defeated Luke Humphries 5-1, marking a notable upset.
The semi-finals are set for Friday, with Littler aiming for his third consecutive final.
Littler showcased a 170 checkout after receiving a warm reception from the crowd.

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PDC Championship Prize Boost

The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has set a record prize fund of £5 million for the PDC World Darts Championship 2025/26, with the winner earning £1 million.
The tournament features 128 players across seven rounds, including 40 qualifiers from the PDC Order of Merit and other international participants.
The semi-finals are scheduled for January 3, with Luke Littler aiming for his third consecutive final after a strong quarter-final performance.

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Littler Advances Semi-Finals

Luke Littler (the 18-year-old defending champion) advanced to the semi-finals of the PDC World Darts Championship with a 5-0 victory over Krzysztof Ratajski.
Littler will face Ryan Searle in the semi-finals.
Gian van Veen defeated Luke Humphries 5-1, marking a notable upset.
The semi-finals are set for Friday, with Littler aiming for his third consecutive final.
Littler showcased a 170 checkout after receiving a warm reception from the crowd.

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