REVEALED: Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler is set for his biggest payday EVER even if he loses his World Darts Championship third-round clash to Matt Campbell as he aims to continue his fairytale run at Ally Pally

Luke Littler will win an amount close to his entire career earnings to date, regardless of whether he beats Canadian Matt Campbell in his third-round match on Wednesday night.

The 16-year-old has been on a fairytale run since his shock victory over Christian Kist in the first round of his first World Dats Championship last week, which saw the teenager cruise to a 3-0 result.

Amid shouts of 'You've got school tomorrow morning' from the passionate Alexandra Palace crowd, Littler defeated UK Open champion Andrew Gilding 3-1 on Thursday evening to book his chance of a place in the last 16.

Littler is too young to wear the event's banner sponsor, Paddy Power, on his shirt as he enters the oche. Littler had an impressive background heading into the competition thanks to a handful of youth titles, but has inspired him on his Championship debut.

The odds have narrowed as the teenager continues his eyebrow-raising campaign, and are likely to drop again if he can send the 34-year-old into their clash.

The 16-year-old notoriously celebrated his opening win with a kebab and his second with a chicken burger

The teenager will take on Matt Campbell in his third round tie on Wednesday night

But even if Littler falters on the biggest stage, the Chesire resident will take home a career-changing £25,000.

However, should British hopeful topple Campbell, that amount will rise to a guaranteed £35,000, with the quarter-finalists of the storied competition earning £50,000 if they are sent home before the last four.

From then on, the guaranteed prize money will double to £100,000, and the finalists will take home a £200,000 prize as consolation for missing out on the coveted Sid Waddell Trophy.

The winner of the world championship will be in with a chance of winning a staggering £500,000 reward, which is the total prize money for the past four years.

Littler has already been catapulted to relative stardom in the wake of his career so far, and interest in the prodigy is only likely to increase tenfold if his campaign in the capital can continue.

However, 'The Nuke's' celebrations following his historic victories were modest, with Littler tucking into a kebab and then a chicken burger after his two victories, rather than popping open champagne.

His childhood was further highlighted by a social media post shared by his mother Lisa, who snapped a photo of her son opening his presents on Christmas morning.

“A 16 year old opening his prezzies,” the caption read, prompting one cheeky fan to ask if the youngest knew that “Santa Claus isn't real yet.”

Claiming ultimate victory at the Ally Pally to kick off 2024 would see Littler break Michael van Gerwen's record win at the age of 24 in 2014, but regardless of whether he can win the top prize, the teenager's talents are Clearly visible.

Littler has a chance to improve his career earnings total with a win against Matt Campbell

On Christmas Day, however, Littler was the picture of a normal teenager opening his presents

Former player and commentator Wayne Mardle described Littler as 'extraordinary' and possibly 'the most naturally talented player I have ever seen'.

For his part, Littler has had to adjust somewhat to his new-found popularity, which has seen his 4,000-strong Instagram following shoot up to 28,500.

“It's unbelievable that so many people know about me,” Littler said after the win over Gilding.

'I wanted to come back after Christmas and I will anyway. I overachieved.'