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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 #197 The World Series of Darts is ON!

October 24, 2005
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The World Series of Darts is ON!

Hurricane Wilma is banging her way through Florida as I write this and if you read some sort of sexual innuendo into that you’re probably just a beer-swilling darts player.

Which is GOOD NEWS…

…because the rumors are TRUE!

Yes darts fans, you …

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Column #196 So You Want to Throw Darts on the MOON?

October 15, 2005
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So You Want to Throw Darts on the MOON?

With all the drama and danger in the world these days – terrorism, tsunamis, monster hurricanes, and the spiraling rise in the price of gasoline – you’ve probably been deep in thought, contemplating life, the future, and wondering just exactly what …

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Column #195 Andy Fairclough – Master of Horror (and Darts)

October 1, 2005
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Andy Fairclough – Master of Horror (and Darts)

In September 2003 I wrote a column called the Top Ten Darts Websites in the World. In hindsight, I owe a several thousand apologies.

As I don’t read, write or speak in any language but English, for me to have suggested that …

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Column #194 Pub 1418 and the Philippine Darters Reunion

September 1, 2005
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Pub 1418 and the Philippine Darters Reunion

Jun de la Cruz. Jake Ubaldo. Darren Liwanag. Leo “King Leo” Gonzalez. Joel Singsong. Caesar and “Boy” Eribal. Cayetano “Tanny” Gonzalez. Ike Borja. Luis Bustamante. Egay Alejandro. Renato Mauricio. Paeng Musiko. Gene Shoaf. Rich Herrera. Mel Ponce. Ramon “Mon” Sabalboro. Freddie Deen. Ricky …

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Column #192 They Came, Won the Money and Went Home — But Our Women are SAFE!

July 4, 2005
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They Came, Won the Money and Went Home — But Our Women are SAFE!

The British are going! The British are going!

And it’s not a minute too soon.

They have beaten up the Americans. They have beaten up each other. If they weren’t on their way back home, en …

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Column #191 My Prediction: England Will Win!

July 3, 2005
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My Prediction: England Will Win!

And then there were none.

Well, two — four if you count the ladies — but neither of the remaining men is American, or Canadian or Dutch or Belgianeese. All four finalists here at the Professional Darts Corporation’s (PDC) Las Vegas Desert Classic IV are …

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