Gary Robson (darts player) losing 3−1 to Garry Thompson Gary Robson (darts player) Gary "Big Robbo" Robson (born 19 June 1967) is a professional darts player from Cramlington, Northumberland, who is currently playing in British Darts Organisation events. Robson qualified twice for the World Championships, but was beaten in the first round on each occasion. He made it for a third time in 2004, but found himself 2−0 down in sets against Steve Coote. However, Robson recovered and took the match to a sudden death deciding leg, which he won. Bobby George commented that "you won't see browner darts in this tournament than that
American Darts American Darts American darts is a regional variant of the game (most U.S. dart players play the traditional "English" style darts). This style of dart board is most often found in eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and parts of New York state. American Darts originated in eastern Pennsylvania in the early 20th century; this style of darts was first played in both the Philadelphia area and the coal regions of northeastern Pennsylvania. There are a number of differences between an "American" board and a traditional "English" board. American Darts uses a board made of basswood, using the end grain.