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Luke Littler Is In Action At The 2025 Dutch Darts Masters Aiming To Go One Better This Year Following Final Defeat 12 Months Ago 693x65

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Having worked in the sports journalism and sports betting writing industry for several years now, Paul has gained vital skill, knowledge and expertise in a variety of different sports and industries. Paul is confident and competent at writing in-depth stories, features and betting predictions on a regular basis for SportsCasting. Having worked in the sports media industry ever since graduating from Liverpool John Moores University in 2020, where he attained a First Class Honours Degree in Sports Journalism, Paul has jumped at the opportunity to attend numerous live sporting events on a regular basis. This includes working at some high calibre boxing, darts, UFC and football events over the years. Paul has covered a whole host of sports for BBC Sport, as well as being a consistent and regular contributor at ESBR Boxing for several years before becoming a Director in March 2024. Paul’s expertise lies in a wide range of sports, but he is particularly specialised in boxing, MMA, golf, football, darts and horse racing. He is also well-rounded in various sports which he may be less familiar with. Working in sports he is less familiar with helps him learn new skills, as well as nurturing the ability to adapt and overcome potential obstacles. Being a sports fanatic, Paul relishes the opportunity at taking on new challenges and is happy to try his hand at anything. During his time studying at university, Paul had the opportunity to gain some vital work experience at both Everton Football Club and BBC Radio 1. This has helped Paul master his knowledge of sports writing, as well as learning new skills with competence and proficiency.

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Published21 Jan 2025

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As the 2025 Dutch Darts Masters fast approaches, fans want to know if reigning world champion Luke Littler is in action this weekend in the Netherlands. We can confirm that ‘The Nuke’ is in the line-up and will aim to go one better than his runner-up finish 12 months ago.

Is Luke Littler Playing At The 2025 Dutch Darts Masters? 1e3f72

The second World Series of Darts tournament of the year is here, as 16 professional darts players head to the Netherlands this weekend for the 2025 Dutch Darts Masters.

The Dutch Masters is made up of 16 players, which includes eight PDC representatives alongside eight Benelux representatives too.

The event isn’t too dissimilar to the Bahrain Darts Masters, which Stephen Bunting won last weekend. In fact, the format is the exact same as last week’s tournament in Bahrain, bar different players.

Luke Littler is confirmed as one of the 16 players in the Dutch Darts Masters line-up. ‘The Nuke’ will be aiming to go on better than 12 months ago, where he was a beaten finalist in Den Bosch, Netherlands.

Dutch Darts Masters prize money.

Is ‘The Nuke’ The Dutch Masters Favourite? 5j2x65

According to the best betting apps in the UK, Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler is the player the rest of the field have to beat, as he has been installed as the 2025 Dutch Masters pre-tournament favourite.

Behind him is Luke Humphries, who Littler beat in the quarter-final 12 months ago. ‘Coolhand’ is the 10/3 second favourite this year, but is of course the reigning world number one so write him off at your peril.

Last year’s winner Michael van Gerwen (6/1) is third in the betting market, with the in-form Gerwyn Price (8/1) next in line. Fresh off the back of his Bahrain Darts Masters win last week, Stephen Bunting is also priced at 8/1 as the fifth favourite.

It comes as no surprise to see Luke Littler the most favoured to go on to lift the Toon Grebe Trophy, but could any of his counterparts stop him?

Be sure to claim the various darts betting offers and free bet deals available on the SportsCasting site ahead of the biggest tournament in world darts.

Dutch Darts Masters 2025 – Tournament Info 3j1g48

  • 🎯 Event: 2025 Dutch Darts Masters
  • 📅  Date: Fri 24th Jan – Sat 25th Jan
  • 🏆  2024 Winner: Michael van Gerwen
  • 📺  TV Channel: UK: ITV 4
  • 🏟   Venue: Maaspoort Den Bosch | Netherlands
  • 🎲  Odds: Littler 7/4 | Humphries 10/3
  • 🤑 Purse: £100,000 (Winner: £30,000)

WATCH: Michael van Gerwen Beats Luke Littler In The 2024 Dutch Darts Masters Final 4w2s6f

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Paul Kelly
Sports Editor

Having worked in the sports journalism and sports betting writing industry for several years now, Paul has gained vital skill, knowledge and expertise in a variety of different sports and industries. Paul is confident and competent at writing in-depth stories, features and betting predictions on a regular basis for SportsCasting. Having worked in the sports media industry ever since graduating from Liverpool John Moores University in 2020, where he attained a First Class Honours Degree in Sports Journalism, Paul has jumped at the opportunity to attend numerous live sporting events on a regular basis. This includes working at some high calibre boxing, darts, UFC and football events over the years. Paul has covered a whole host of sports for BBC Sport, as well as being a consistent and regular contributor at ESBR Boxing for several years before becoming a Director in March 2024. Paul’s expertise lies in a wide range of sports, but he is particularly specialised in boxing, MMA, golf, football, darts and horse racing. He is also well-rounded in various sports which he may be less familiar with. Working in sports he is less familiar with helps him learn new skills, as well as nurturing the ability to adapt and overcome potential obstacles. Being a sports fanatic, Paul relishes the opportunity at taking on new challenges and is happy to try his hand at anything. During his time studying at university, Paul had the opportunity to gain some vital work experience at both Everton Football Club and BBC Radio 1. This has helped Paul master his knowledge of sports writing, as well as learning new skills with competence and proficiency.

Get to know Paul Kelly better
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Paul Kelly Sports Editor

Having worked in the sports journalism and sports betting writing industry for several years now, Paul has gained vital skill, knowledge and expertise in a variety of different sports and industries. Paul is confident and competent at writing in-depth stories, features and betting predictions on a regular basis for SportsCasting. Having worked in the sports media industry ever since graduating from Liverpool John Moores University in 2020, where he attained a First Class Honours Degree in Sports Journalism, Paul has jumped at the opportunity to attend numerous live sporting events on a regular basis. This includes working at some high calibre boxing, darts, UFC and football events over the years. Paul has covered a whole host of sports for BBC Sport, as well as being a consistent and regular contributor at ESBR Boxing for several years before becoming a Director in March 2024. Paul’s expertise lies in a wide range of sports, but he is particularly specialised in boxing, MMA, golf, football, darts and horse racing. He is also well-rounded in various sports which he may be less familiar with. Working in sports he is less familiar with helps him learn new skills, as well as nurturing the ability to adapt and overcome potential obstacles. Being a sports fanatic, Paul relishes the opportunity at taking on new challenges and is happy to try his hand at anything. During his time studying at university, Paul had the opportunity to gain some vital work experience at both Everton Football Club and BBC Radio 1. This has helped Paul master his knowledge of sports writing, as well as learning new skills with competence and proficiency.

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