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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.

#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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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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