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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 #417 Steel-tip ain’t no Olympic shoo-in – there’s (plastic) competition!

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Monday, August 1, 2011
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Steel-tip ain’t no Olympic shoo-in – there’s (plastic) competition!

They call him the “Dragon” and he’s a former world champion. He has basked in the glory of his ‘sport,’ one that some describe as “just the right mix of skill and intellect.” Growing older and with a family, he …

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Column #HR50 World Matchplay – Quarters, Semis and Final!

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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World Matchplay – Quarters, Semis and Final!

As years advance what were once young darters grow older. Things change usually not for the best. As the late Jim McKay use to say “the thrill of victory” is replaced by “the agony of de-feet.” When young, a T80 or significant …

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Column #HR49 World Matchplay – Sixteen Becomes Eight

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Friday, July 22, 2011
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World Matchplay – Sixteen Becomes Eight

While resting on the couch with viewing fluid in hand the Old Dart Coach actually broke out in laughter. Here he was viewing the current best 16 dart players in the world still alive in the £400,000 Sky Bet Mobile World Matchplay and …

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Column #HR48 2011 World Matchplay – Round One Review

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
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2011 World Matchplay – Round One Review

Sid Waddell described the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, home of the £400,000 Sky Bet World Matchplay Championships, as a cross between Lenin’s Tomb and an Italian Art Gallery. Old Sidney was spot on this time around. For 16 of the best dart …

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Column #416 The 2011 Soft Tip World Championship, Hong Kong

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Thursday, July 14, 2011
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The 2011 Soft Tip World Championship, Hong Kong

For years Dartoid’s World has made the case that the center of the darts universe has been shifting.

Now it has.

I have written that the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) should wake up and smell the noodles, that it should take …

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Column #HR47 World Matchplay Preview

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Thursday, July 14, 2011
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World Matchplay Preview

How many times have you heard “Games are invented for children to play?” Okay, so you’ve never heard it (but play “pretend” or this column is DOA). Now add to that “Sports writes stories that if found in a novel would be unbelievable.” That, boys and …

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Column #415 Scoring for Show, Doubles for Dough. Bobby George’s Darts Lingo.

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Friday, July 1, 2011
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Scoring for Show, Doubles for Dough. Bobby George’s Darts Lingo.

Okay, I admit it. I don’t understand the British. I don’t understand a fookin’ thing they say. I’ve tried. Honest I have. Now I’ve even read a book that’s supposed to explain it all. Ain’t sure it helped a …

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Column #HR46 Happy Independence Day – even to you POMS!

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Friday, July 1, 2011
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Happy Independence Day – even to you POMS!

As those of us in the Colonies prepare to celebrate Independence Day, that’s the 4th of July for you folks from public schools, it’s a time of retrospect, to look back and remember. Some older folks may even recite the opening …

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Column #HR45 Wankin’ to the Darts at the Temple of Tungsten

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Thursday, June 9, 2011
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Wankin’ to the Darts at the Temple of Tungsten

According to the Internet from the year AD 30 until the present day there have been “…19 major world religions which are subdivided into a total of 270 large religious groups, and many smaller ones (including) 34,000 separate Christian groups.” …

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Column #414 A long overdue apology to Dave “Boy” Green

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
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A long overdue apology to Dave “Boy” Green

After a decade of hesitation (which I now regret) I attended my first Chicken COOP Open (the 25th anniversary of the tournament) in Noel, Missouri in 2006. I had an outstanding time, met hundreds of terrific people, witnessed an outpouring of …

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