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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 #492 CDC Fantasy League Update

Monday, June 15, 2015
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CDC Fantasy League Update

If I threw in the towel the first time I hit a triple one or five I wouldn’t be the incredible dart player (translation: bullshitter) I am today.   It’s this philosophy (“Never give in,” as Winston Churchill famously admonished) which leads me to update you …

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#HR140 Still “trending” after all these years (like it or not)…

Monday, June 8, 2015
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Still “trending” after all these years (like it or not)…

Toeing the Oche has been around a long time and has built a formidable cabal of critics. Yet the column is still “trending” while other efforts are in the rubbish bin.  For the most part, the critics criticism is …

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Column #491 Jennifer Mounts – an inspiration!

Monday, June 1, 2015
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Jennifer Mounts – an inspiration! 

Philanthropy is at the very core of our society. While the term is generally applied to very large donors, this is not consistent with the true definition, as anyone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to a charitable cause is worthy …

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#HR138 “Darts. A test of my skill against your luck.”

Tuesday, May 26, 2015
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“Darts.  A test of my skill against your luck.”

It’s not well-known, but the Old Dart Coach has more principles than the Las Vegas School District.  Granted, he doesn’t let those principles get in the way of having a good time.  One rule he never breaks is to publish …

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Column #490 CDC Fantasy League hits 700 entries!

Tuesday, May 26, 2015
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CDC Fantasy League hits 700 entries!

The inaugural event of the Championship Darts Circuit (CDC) is just days away.  It all kicks off on Friday, May 30 in the great State of Ohio, home to the perennial best college football team on the planet.  The second event will be …

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Column #HR137 Even the Old Dart Coach has entered the CDC Fantasy League!

Wednesday, May 20, 2015
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Even the Old Dart Coach has entered the CDC Fantasy League!

The Old Dart Coach wishes to issue a mea culpa, which for darters is not a new coffee at Starbucks. He came under intense pressure from many fair-minded groups for labeling his 2014 Thailand-Thailand tour “Looking for …

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Column #487 Fantasy Darts. It’s free. Easy to enter. Top prize is $500.

Friday, May 1, 2015
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Fantasy Darts.  It’s free.  Easy to enter.  Top prize is $500.

There are dart players, people who think they are dart players, and people – whatever their niche – who in their unique and powerful way have brought the sport to the masses.

Promoters.

When one contemplates the most …

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