Luke Littler has revealed that he's not been told anything about PDC World Championship prize money following his victory over Michael van Gerwen in Cardiff on Thursday night.
The 18-year-old boosted his chances of securing a spot in the top four by winning night seven in Wales.
As well as beating Van Gerwen, Littler also overcame Nathan Aspinall and Rob Cross.
The teenager appears to be the man to beat, having amassed 21 points from so far via three nightly wins.
Luke Humphries sits second with 15 points to his name, with Van Gerwen and Geryn Price also currently in the play-off positions.
Prior to the night's action, meanwhile, Humphries appeared to leak the prize money for the 2026 World Darts Championship.
Littler took home £500,000 following his triumph at the competition this January, with his rival reigning supreme 12 months before.
However, Humphries recently suggested that the figure was set to rise to a staggering £1million as the sport continues to evolve.
“For me it doesn’t matter what happens in the next six, seven, eight months, it’s all about the world championships, we all know that the world champion is going to get a million quid, so whoever wins that is going to be world number one," he told talkSPORT.
Littler has now been asked whether that figure is accurate.
The youngster insists he hasn't heard anything, however, while also acknowledging that upping the prize money would be a significant statement.
“I've not been told anything,” Littler told SportsBoom.com.
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“But obviously it's been going around for many years. It's been £500,000 for the past however many years, but I think that's the next big step for us players.
"It would be, yeah [a big statement]. Obviously, whoever wins it, they'll obviously go straight to No 1.
"So, if it’s this year or if it’s next year, I do feel 99.9 per cent sure it’ll happen.”
Meanwhile, Littler has revealed he's eager to top the table - and qualify for the Premier League play-offs - as quickly as possible.
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"I just want to get to the O2 [for May's play-offs] as quick as possible," he said.
"I have put myself in a really good position and I do want to finish No 1.
"I was happy with my doubles tonight but there is plenty more to come."
The teenager also stated: "I've been playing very well.
"I have not picked my darts up since last Thursday - I had a week off to chill. But to come here and win and be six points clear, I am comfortable.
"All players have to have a rest and after the performance tonight, I will have another week off!"
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