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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 #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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Column #HR136 Get well soon, Katie Hopkins!

Thursday, April 23, 2015
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Get well soon, Katie Hopkins!

As the Old Dart Coach was on his yearly tour of Thailand and Philippines – this year called “The best Go-Go’s that play YMCA” and subtitled “Look’n for Love in All the Wrong Places” –  his dear friend Kate Hopkins underwent heart bypass surgery …

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#HR135 Is Phil Taylor Britain’s greatest living sportsman?

Sunday, April 12, 2015
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Is Phil Taylor Britain’s greatest living sportsman?

In life there are always surprises.  With the Old Dart Coach currently on tour of various historical sites in Pattaya Beach, Thailand he has yet to be placed on a short tether for his behavior, possibility with a choke chain for good …

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Column #485 Dr. Darts appears to support outlandish Inca-darts theory!

Friday, April 10, 2015
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Dr. Darts appears to support outlandish Inca-darts theory!

While (or is it “whilst”?) my April 1 column (Did the Incas invent darts?) was intended as just a bit of April Foolery, I have since received the following from none other than darts historian extraordinaire, Dr. Patrick Chaplin.  Reprinted with …

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HR#134 Paul Lim succeeds where Ponce de León failed!

Monday, March 30, 2015
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Paul Lim succeeds where Ponce de León failed!

“EUREKA!” screamed the Old Dart Coach, which startled the other diners at the Kitchen on Pattaya Beach’s Second Road.  His search for the ultimate Greek salad – to rival that found at Harrods’s famed food court in trendy London – had …

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#HR 133 A solid straight right – for history!

Tuesday, March 17, 2015
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A solid straight right – for history!

(Please note: Due to the rules that govern Free Agency and the IDWPU – International Darts Writers People’s Union – this column has not been edited and Dartroid’s World is not responsible for its content.)

The Old Dart Coach is …

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