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"Dartoid" is the pseudonym of Paul Seigel, a prominent chronicler of darts for over 35 years. His columns are celebrated for their wit and insight, often detailing his quest for a game in exotic locales worldwide. His writing offers vibrant commentary on the competitive darts landscape, including players, organizations, tournaments and the sport's unique culture. Dartoid's articles are highly regarded among darts enthusiasts, solidifying his role as a pivotal figure in promoting and documenting darts as both a recreational pastime and professional sport.

Column #603 Whoopin’ darts ass in Paradise

Monday, August 9, 2021
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Whoopin’ darts ass in Paradise!

Far be it from me to steer anyone away from a couple weeks of sun and fun in Puerto Vallarta – the place is amazing.

Pristine beaches etch endlessly into the sunset.  Bikinis are everywhere.  The nightlife runs into morning – the Dos Equis …

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Column #602 Drag Queens, Darts and the Old Dart Coach in Key West

Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Drag Queens, Darts and the Old Dart Coach in Key West

A ten-year-oldie… how time flies!

In the last installment of Dartoid’s World I found myself in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – the coldest national capital on the planet.  Somewhere in the countryside yaks wandered the frozen tundra while I pounded …

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Column #HR308 Colorful hair, pants, shoes, “Old Mo” and Snakebite GIT ‘ER DONE!

Monday, July 26, 2021
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Colorful hair, pants, shoes, “Old Mo” and Snakebite GIT ‘ER DONE!

The Old Dart Coach could dine on crow, fava beans and a nice Chianti (not Pierazzuoli Chianti Montalbano Riserva 2015 – but on the brown bag stuff).  But still, his Matchplay predictions were right more than wrong.  He …

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Column #HR307 And this year’s World Matchplay champion will be…

Friday, July 22, 2021
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And this year’s World Matchplay champion will be…

Matchplay 2021 officially kicked off at the Winter Gardens when Dimitri Van den Bergh belatedly raised the Phil Taylor Trophy he won last year.  That one played sans crowd in Milton Keys.  The Old Dart Coach was shocked that presenter John …

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Column #HR306 Tip a few for Andy Fordham

Friday, July 16, 2021
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Tip a few for Andy Fordham

As the summer wind blows across the English landscape the last two of the Brit’s four premier summer sporting events are played.  Already in the books is “The Championship,” the official name for Wimbledon, and Euro 2020 – played in 2021.  So far, …

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Column #HR305 Has the ADO filed for bankruptcy?

Thursday, June 25, 2021
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Has the ADO filed for bankruptcy?

The ether will be filled with dart stories in the coming weeks and months predicting what the future holds.  That applies to both steel and machine…

The speculation will be based on little bits of fact and globs of guessing – all nicely …

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Column #HR304 THE FERRET RULES!

Thursday, June 3, 2021
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THE FERRET RULES!

In 1939, author Agatha Christie published her best-known mystery story.  Most know it as either “10 Little Indians” or “Then There Was None.”  Neither was the original title.

If published today, “Ten Little Indians” would be titled “Ten Height Challenged Human Persons from the Subcontinent.”

In …

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Column #599 The World Seniors Darts Championship deserves massive support. And Larry Butler!

Friday, May 21, 2021
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The World Seniors Dart Championship deserves massive support.  And Larry Butler!

To quote the greatest of them all, darts fans should be “over the moon” at news of the upcoming World Seniors Darts Championship.  I certainly am.

But then I’d much rather watch an old Ali-Frasier fight than any …

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