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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 #624 Remembering Stacy Bromberg

Thursday, July 27, 2023
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Remembering Stacy Bromberg

This is old but apropos – Stacy would have been 66 today.

STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS about the Stacy Bromberg Senior Dart Open (January 19 and 20, 2024 – in Las Vegas) to benefit her favorite charity, the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Today, at King David Mortuary …

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Column#623 The night I threw against Philadelphia’s late, great Ray Fischer – 20 years ago!

Monday, July 10, 2023
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The night I threw against Philadelphia’s late, great Ray Fischer – 20 years ago!

A team came from jolly olde England, to fun city, on St Patrick’s Day
“The best in the world,” they were touted, when they came to the U.S. to play
It is true that they

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Column #622 Darts in the “Last Eden” – Congo’s Nouvabale Ndoke Forest

Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Darts in the “Last Eden” – Congo’s Nouvabale Ndoke Forest

To get to where I threw darts last night required a harrowing three-hour flight in a beat-up old Cessna – without maps or radar – through stormy African skies.  To stay safely (more or less) below the turbulence we …

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Column #620 The origin, history and future of darts

Tuesday, June 28, 2023
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The origin, history and future of darts

Genesis

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.  The earth was formless and empty; darkness was over the surface of the deep.  And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”  Then God did some other stuff.  …

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Column #619 Donald Trump is welcome on my darts team ANYTIME!

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Donald Trump is welcome on my darts team ANYTIME!

Facebook went crazy on me recently.  Long story short – I lost three accounts and all my darts friends.  (Except for an occasional joke, I use Facebook for nothing but to stay current with goings-on in the wide, wide world …

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