Luke Littler celebrated his birthday with a low-key affair at his parents' house as the darts world champion finally turned 18 this week. The darts star snubbed the chance to have his first legal pint down the pub, and instead opted for an intimate family dinner at their home in Warrington.

Luke Littler is doing very well for himself on and off the oche, with his earnings predicted to ‘skyrocket’ after celebrating his 18th birthday today. The Nuke turns 18 on 21 January having won the World Darts Championship earlier this month, beating Michael van Gerwen in the Alexandra Palace final.

Here is how Luke Littler will be spending his 18th birthday today, as the darts prodigy can now legally endorse alcohol and gambling brands.

Luke Littler turns 18 today, but instead of a big birthday bash he says he will be having a small celebration with family. The darts champ says he got the "best early birthday present" earlier this month when he won the World Championship becoming the youngest world champion at 17.

Luke Littler beat Michael van Gerwen in the World Darts Championship final earlier this month. James Fearn/. Darts prodigy and reigning world champion Luke Littler cel