Luke Littler, 18, launches new side-hustle that could earn darts sensation a fortune
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LITTLE BY LITTLE Luke Littler, 18, launches new side-hustle that could earn darts sensation a fortune
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LUKE LITTLER has launched a new side hustle that has the potential to earn him a fortune.
The Nuke is already one of the most famous sportsmen in Britain after becoming the youngest World Darts Championship winner in January.
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Luke Littler has launched a new side hustle
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He has built a small fortune through his results at the oche and now he looks set to add to his ever-expanding empire.
Littler, 18, has launched a new property business called D16 Property Group Ltd.
The name pays tribute to the manner in which the youngster won the Worlds - nailing double 16 to beat Michael van Gerwen.
According to filings, Littler is the sole shareholder in the investment firm.
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But his agent, Martin Foulds, has been named as a director.
Littler has explored several ways to invest his earnings including launching a fitness empire.
He has applied to have his name and nickname trademarked in the USA.
And he plans to on weightlifting and martial arts kit and waist trimming exercise belts.
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The canny wonderkid also wants to put his moniker on footballs, golf and tennis balls, 'gymnastic and sporting articles' and darts equipment.
Artificial Christmas trees and baubles are also on the list, with Littler hoping to cash in on fans singing 'Walking in a Littler Wonderland' during the World Darts Championship/
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