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- Luke Littler is 10/11 favourite to win the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship after a dominant Round 1 win.
- Luke Humphries (4/1) follows in the betting, with Gerwyn Price and Gian van Veen joint third at 12/1.
- Bet365 provide the latest odds ahead of the tournament climax at Alexandra Palace.
Littler Blasts Into Title Defence
Reigning world champion Luke Littler has roared into contention to win back-to-back PDC World Darts Championship titles, after sweeping past Darius Labanauskas 3-0 in his opening match at Alexandra Palace.
The 18-year-old, already one of the sport’s biggest stars, has been installed as the 10/11 favourite with bet365 to retain his title which is a feat only achieved by three players this century: Phil Taylor, Gary Anderson and Adrian Lewis.
Bookmakers continue to offer odds on one of the most popular events on the sporting calendar with some big names following behind Littler in the winner market.
2024's winner Luke Humphries is the 4/1 second favourite to win the tournament and it may well be a battle of the Luke's once again this year.
Can Anyone Stop ‘The Nuke’?
Littler’s last two years have been some of the greatest performances Ally Pally has seen.
Now in 2026, he’s showing no signs of slowing down, with punters backing him early after his first-round whitewash.
Luke Humphries (4/1) remains his biggest threat according to the market, having reached the business end of most majors in the past 12 months.
Gerwyn Price (12/1) and Gian van Veen (12/1) offer value if they can hit form at the right time.
Surprisingly, Michael van Gerwen, who has lifted the Sid Waddell Trophy three times, is as big as 20/1, reflecting inconsistent results this season.
What the expert says...
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