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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 #236 Things, they be rampin’ up, baby!

March 18, 2006
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Things, they be rampin’ up, baby!

In a finals match worthy of any on the Professional Darts Corporation’s (PDC) circuit, eighteen darts was the most it took either of the remaining combatants today at the PACKED Double Tree Hotel in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Trading legs of thirteen and fourteen darts, …

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Column #235 Become an American Citizen and win a MILLION DOLLARS!

March 15, 2006
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Become an American Citizen and win a MILLION DOLLARS!

If you are one of the top sixteen darters in the world as ranked by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and are pissed off that the rules for the upcoming World Series of Darts (WSOD exclude you from the opportunity to …

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Column #231 Joe Giordano

March 8, 2006
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Joe Giordano

If I win the million dollars I’ll drink myself silly!

— Joe Giordano
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Nickname: Geo
Date of Birth: October 18, 1968
Place of Birth: Staten Island, New York
Hometown: Staten Island, New York
Hobbies: Poker
Movie: Trading Places
Television Show: Law and Order
Book: Super System II …

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Column #228 Answer this Trivia Question and you’ll know who Won!

March 4, 2006
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Answer this Trivia Question and you’ll know who Won!

Here’s a trivia question for you. Answer it correctly and you’ll know the name of the newest old dog to win a World Series of Darts (WSOD) qualifier (Philadelphia) and stake his claim on the million dollar Mohegan prize.

The year …

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Column #229 Today wasn’t ALL about Oscar; it was about Dave TOO!

March 3, 2006
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Today wasn’t ALL about Oscar; it was about Dave TOO!

It was ‘round ‘bout the same time Crash was crashing Brokeback Mountain’s party at the 78th Academy Awards that Grand Rapids’ Dave DePriest was breaking the back of Orlando’s Joe Slivan at the World Series of Darts (WSOD) qualifying event …

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Column #227 Separating TRUE from FALSE — and an Iceberg Warning!

March 3, 2006
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Separating TRUE from FALSE — and an Iceberg Warning!

With the World Series of Darts (WSOD) March to the Mohegan about to become the RACE to the Mohegan – with this weekend’s qualifiers in Philadelphia and Chicago just hours away and with four more to follow over the next fourteen …

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