Luke Humphries, the world No. 2 and reigning champion, saw his World Darts Championship hopes dashed in the quarter-finals on Thursday, losing 5-1 to Gian van Veen. Despite exiting with £100,000 in prize money, the 30-year-old faces a significant tax deduction.
Tax expert Nicole Zalys, known as The London Accountant, confirmed that Humphries' £100,000 will be subject to the additional rate of income tax at 45 per cent, amounting to £45,000, plus £2,000 in National Insurance contributions. This leaves the Leeds-born player with a net £53,000 from his Ally Pally earnings.
Before the tournament, Humphries had already accumulated £422,500 in winnings this year. Combined with his World Championship prize, his total income of £522,500 incurs a tax bill of £176,328 in income tax and £9,706.60 in National Insurance. The overall tax deduction stands at £233,034.60.
Van Veen, who has now beaten Humphries in their last five encounters, including the 2024 European Championship final, will face two-time world champion Gary Anderson in the semi-finals. The Dutchman was in sensational form, averaging 112 in the decisive sixth set. "I am so over the moon," van Veen said. "I felt really good today."
The winner of the van Veen-Anderson match will take on either defending champion Luke Littler or Ryan Searle in the final.
