Luke Littler to take on everyday darts players in Netflix live event
Darts champion Luke Littler is set to star in a new Netflix live event where members of the public can compete against him for a £501,000 jackpot. The event, titled 'Beat Luke Littler,' will feature regional heats in London and Manchester.
Why it matters
This event highlights the growing trend of streaming platforms integrating interactive, live-audience sports entertainment into their programming.
Image source, PA Media Published 20 minutes ago Darts champion Luke Littler is to front a new Netflix series that will see him play against everyday darts players.
Beat Luke Littler will be a live darts event in which anybody can enter, with 20 people ultimately being chosen to take part.
In a video message announcing the event, , external which takes place on 30 October, Littler says: "Reckon you could beat me in a game of darts? Let's go."
Members of the public who challenge the 19-year-old on the show will have a chance to win £501,000.
The jackpot is a reference to the 501 points that players work down from in darts as they aim for a score of zero.
Open regional heats will be held in London and Manchester in September for those who want to be in with a chance of beating Littler.
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