Black Dog Darts & Billiards

06/17/2026

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06/15/2026

# # # THE DREAM OUT SAGA: CALEB AND THE CORNHUSKER CURSE 🎯

Caleb B is back. The Nebraska transplant is officially settling into his new residence, and we're glad to have him in the Dallas dart scene. 👏

The only thing that hasn't settled in yet appears to be his checkout game. 😄

First number: 104
First dart: 13
Second dart: 9

And just like that...

The Black Dog card says,
"That looked suspiciously like a Nebraska football drive."

A lot of movement.
Very little progress.
No points. 😭

Second number: 124
First dart: 20
Now Caleb immediately thought it was a Treble 20. It was not.
The board would like to remind everyone that wishing really hard does not turn a single into a treble.
Second dart: 1
OOF.

The Drinks card immediately says,
"Congratulations, Caleb. You successfully turned 124 into a much harder problem."

At this point, Caleb was throwing darts the same way Nebraska fans watch football:
Full of hope.
Certain this is the year.
Then, suddenly, staring at the scoreboard, wondering what happened. 😆

The board adds:
"He'll fit right in with Dallas. Plenty of talent, plenty of optimism, and somehow we're still talking about next time!" 😆🎯

All jokes aside, congratulations to Caleb on the new home, and thank you for continuing to support the DDA Youth Program.

But Caleb if you're going to bring Nebraska football energy to the dartboard at least bring Nebraska volleyball results. 😭🎯

* $10 per attempt
* 100% goes to youth darts 🎯

06/11/2026

# # # THE DREAM OUT SAGA: THE MYTH OF CORBIN 🎯

Well... we honestly thought Corbin was smart enough to avoid becoming roast material on Facebook. Or maybe he was secretly terrified of the cards. At this point, the cards were beginning to think Corbin was a myth... Like a six-dart cricket round. Or a dart player who says, "I don't need anything from Black Dog." 😄

Yet somehow Corbin appeared. Now Corbin has had more careers than most people have dart sets, but he's catching up quick.
- Car salesman.
- Yacht salesman.
And now, title insurance in commercial real estate.

This man has sold cars, boats, and paperwork. The only thing left was to see if he could sell himself a Dream Out win.

First number: 88
The generator was being incredibly nice.
First dart: 1.
The Black Dog card immediately says:
"Oh, good. He's real... and he throws exactly like everyone else." 😭
Second dart: Treble 3.
The Drinks card starts laughing.
"Was he aiming for the board or trying to update a property survey?"

Things were not looking good.
The legend was in danger of becoming just another donation.

Then came the second number.
93.
First dart: TREBLE 19 (57). 💥
Suddenly, both cards stop laughing.

The Black Dog card:
"Wait a minute..."

The Drinks card:
"Nobody move."

The room got quiet.

Second dart...
DOUBLE 18. BOOM. 💥 GAME OVER.

The cards never even saw the third dart.
After all the waiting...
After all the rumors...
After all the jokes...
Corbin walks in and immediately steals BOTH cards.

The Black Dog card is furious.
The Drinks card is packing its bags.

Meanwhile, Corbin is standing there looking like he just closed another deal. Which honestly makes sense. The man spent years selling cars and yachts. Today he sold the cards on leaving with him. 😆

Congratulations to Corbin on becoming the newest Dream Out champion and taking home BOTH prizes!

* $10 per attempt
* 100% goes to youth darts 🎯

06/10/2026

# # # THE DREAM OUT SAGA: CORNHUSKER MEETS REALITY 🎯

Enter Caleb B...

A recent transplant from Nebraska, an electrical estimator by trade, dressed in a black shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes. Looking exactly like a guy who can estimate the cost of a project to the penny, but apparently not a checkout. 😄

Caleb is new to the Dallas dart scene and is looking to play league this year for anyone who needs a player. Which is great, because after today, there are definitely teams that need someone willing to donate to the Dream Out. 😭

Now let's talk football. Caleb is a Nebraska fan.
You know... Nebraska.
The Dallas Cowboys of college football.

Every year starts with:
"This is our year."

And every year ends with:
"Well... maybe next year." 😆

Caleb's auto-generated number: 84 Respectable.
Any decent dart player should at least get close.

First dart: 20
Second dart: 14

Looking good. The bull was sitting there waiting. The cards were nervous. The board was nervous.

Then Caleb steps up and throws...

19. 😭 No joy.

The Black Dog card immediately says:
"That finish had more promise than a Nebraska football season."

The Drinks card adds:
"He got closer to the bull than the Cowboys have gotten to a national championship lately." 😆

At this point, Caleb looked like every Nebraska or Cowboys fan watching football in October.

Hopeful. Optimistic. Then, suddenly, asking, "What happened?"

All jokes aside, Caleb stepped up, supported the DDA Youth Program, and is looking to get involved in the local dart community, which we absolutely love to see. 👏

Welcome to Dallas, Caleb.

But if your darts are going to follow the same trajectory as Nebraska football...

You may want to start practicing now. 😆🎯

* $10 per attempt
* 100% goes to youth darts 🎯

06/10/2026

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Stop by the shop or visit us online and take advantage of the summer deals while they last.

*Some exclusions may apply.

06/05/2026

# # # THE DREAM OUT SAGA: SCOTT BORDEN OR RIP TORN? 🎯

Today Scott Borden wandered into Black Dog looking less like a dart player and more like the rugged, Texas-fried version of Rip Torn. 😄 For those unfamiliar, Rip Torn spent decades playing grumpy, loud, stubborn characters who somehow survived pure chaos. Which is fitting because that's basically Scott's entire dart strategy.

Scott was breathing heavy before he even stepped to the oche.

Maybe it was Heidi. Maybe it was Chris.
Maybe he saw a checkout over 120, and his body immediately entered survival mode. 😭

First number: 123
First dart: 7

The card immediately said:
"Scott, we're not filming Dodgeball. You don't get bonus points for looking like Patches O'Houlihan." 😆

No finish. No chance. Just vibes.

Then the generator pulls a 132.
123... then 132.
The numbers themselves were doing a Scott Borden impersonation.
One looked like the other.
Nobody knew which direction they were going.
And somehow both ended badly. 😭

The Black Dog card says,
"Wait... is Rip Torn about to do something?"

The Drinks card responds,
"Nah, I've seen this movie before." 😆

Second number: 132
First dart: 20
And just like every Rip Torn character ever...

There was a lot of intensity.
A lot of yelling.
A lot of determination.

And absolutely no useful ending. 😭

At this point, we're convinced Scott isn't actually playing the Dream Out. He's method acting. The board gets a front-row seat to a one-man performance of:

"The Old Man and the Checkout."

All jokes aside, Scott remains one of the biggest supporters of the DDA Youth Program and keeps coming back, no matter how much abuse the cards throw at him. 👏

But Scott, if you and Rip Torn are really the same person, one of you owes the other a gift card. 😆🎯

* $10 per attempt
* 100% goes to youth darts 🎯

06/05/2026

# # # THE DREAM OUT SAGA: BILL PATTON, DIPLOMAT OF FAILURE 🎯

The Silver Fox himself, Bill Patton, returns. 😄 Sporting his blue and silver Vanguard jersey, perfect hair, and enough confidence to make the cards nervous. Bill steps up to the Dream Out.

First number: 122
First dart: TREBLE 1. 😭 Not Treble 20. Not Treble 18. Treble 1.

The Black Dog card immediately says, "That's a bold strategy, Cotton."

Second dart: 7.
And just like that, 122 became a math problem nobody wanted to solve.

Second number: 125
First dart: 3.
Second dart: 6.

The Drinks card starts laughing and says, "Did this man accidentally grab the practice darts?" 😆

At this point, the cards are feeling pretty good about themselves.

Then, after the Dream Out, Bill decides to play Tam in a friendly series to improve international relations.

Apparently, Bill misunderstood the assignment.

Because he proceeded to beat Tam 2-0 as if he were collecting war reparations. 😭 The same guy who couldn't negotiate a checkout suddenly became a world superpower.

The Black Dog card says,
"Wait... THAT guy just beat Tam?"

The Drinks card responds,
"Maybe we should have let Tam throw the Dream Out numbers for him." 😆

Bill couldn't solve 122.
Couldn't solve 125.

But somehow solved Tam. International relations were not improved. They were conquered. 😭

So much for diplomacy.

The United Nations has officially condemned the match.

Tam was reportedly seen filing paperwork for economic sanctions immediately afterward. 😆

All jokes aside, Bill continues to support the DDA Youth Program and is always a great sport when the roasting starts.

But Bill...

The next time you throw the Dream Out, try using whatever magic you used against Tam. 😆🎯

* $10 per attempt
* 100% goes to youth darts 🎯

06/01/2026

🚨ATTENTION ALL DART PLAYERS & BILLIARDS PLAYERS!🚨

We have a problem here at Black Dog Darts and Billiards...

Our resident old man keeps ordering more inventory than our shelves can hold! I can't keep up with him, and we're quickly running out of room to display all the goodies that keep showing up at the shop.

So, starting TODAY and running through the entire SUMMER SESSION, I am offering:

🔥 AN EXTRA 10% OFF YOUR PURCHASE! 🔥

That's right! Come take advantage of our overstock and finally grab:

🎯 That set of darts you've always wanted
📱 That Omni system you've been eyeing but thought was out of reach
🎱 That billiards accessory you've been putting off buying
🔥 Or anything else you've had your eye on!

But wait... it gets even better!

💥 THIS DISCOUNT STACKS WITH YOUR LOYALTY POINTS! 💥

That means our loyal customers get a DOUBLE DISCOUNT! (some conditions apply)

Not a loyalty member yet? No problem! You automatically start earning points when you shop with us in-store or online.

So come see me at the shop today and let's get you into the gear you've always wanted!

😈 The old man is out of the shop today...

And you know what they say...

🎯 When the old man is away, it's time for the kids to play! 🎯

See you soon, Black Dog Family!

This version keeps the humor, highlights the savings, and creates a little urgency while making the promotion easy to understand.

05/28/2026

# # # THE DREAM OUT SAGA: MOTA MEETS THE CARDS 🎯

The Dream Out knows no bounds when Metroplex Dart Association (MDA) players walk into the building. 😄

In strolls Larry Felder and Chad Edwards from the team Matadors of the Apocalypse (MOTA), which also happens to be Spanish slang for cannabis. 🌿 Very fitting because after these checkout attempts, we’re convinced somebody was rolling something before they walked in. 😭

“Let’s roll up this mota” quickly became “Let’s roll right into disappointment.”

Larry is up first.
Now, Larry is dressed nicely, but in that “middle-aged man trying to look casual for family photos at Chili’s” kind of way. 😆 You can tell he thought the outfit was sharp, too.

First number: 76
First dart: 18, Second dart: 18, Leaves double tops.
The cards are panicking. Larry is probably already spending imaginary winnings.

Third dart… ONE. 😭

The Black Dog card immediately yells:
“One! THAT’S the route you picked?!”

The Drinks card starts laughing:
“This man folded harder than patio furniture in a tornado.” 😆
Larry came in looking respectable and left emotionally sponsored by the number 1.

Next up, Chad.

Now Chad walks in with the energy of a man who absolutely should be sipping margaritas or mai-tais on a beach somewhere instead of panic-buying dart supplies before a tournament. 😄

Number: 82
First dart: 12
Second dart: TREBLE 15

Now, somehow, despite all this, the math still completely collapsed. 😭

At this point, both cards are just openly bullying them.

Black Dog card:
“MOTA apparently stands for Missing Outs Through Accuracy.”

Drinks card:
“These boys came in looking for cash and left donating to the youth.” 😆

All jokes aside — huge thanks to Larry and Chad for stepping up, supporting the DDA Youth Program, and bringing some MDA flavor into the shop. 👏

But fellas, if y’all plan on beating up Dallas dart players tonight, maybe start by beating a checkout first. 😆🎯

* $10 per attempt
* 100% goes to youth darts 🎯

05/27/2026

# # # THE DREAM OUT SAGA: SCOTT BORDEN AND THE CURSE OF THE 1 🎯

Busy busy busy… and somehow we almost forgot the unofficial primary sponsor of the DDA Youth Program…

Scott Borden. 😄

Scott strolled into the shop this past weekend dressed like he was either headed to game night or taking profile pictures for Tinder and Bumble. 😭

Black jeans. Texas sh*t-kickers. Flowing locks of hair. Glasses carefully positioned to make him look smarter than his dart average.

And the jersey? Some kind of pirate ship or vacation cruise liner with a sunset. Honestly, the whole outfit screamed:
“Middle-aged pirate looking for adventure and soft lighting.” ARGH. ☠️😆

First number: 125 Ouch.
First dart: 1
And just like that, the card immediately says:
“Scott is really out here hitting himself first.” 😭

Second number: 114
First dart: 20 Okay… respectable.
Second dart: 1
AGAIN. 😭

At this point, the board is starting to think Scott actually identifies with the 1 segment emotionally.

The Black Dog card says:
“This man sees himself every time he throws.” 😆

The Drinks card chimes in:
“Scott and the number 1 are officially in a committed relationship.”

Honestly, Scott’s relationship with the number 1 is becoming one of the great love stories in darts. He keeps finding it. It keeps ruining his life.

All jokes aside, Scott continues to support the DDA Youth Program more than almost anyone, and we appreciate him every single time he walks through the door. 👏

But Scott, at some point, we may need to stage an intervention between you and your spirit number. 😆🎯

* $10 per attempt
* 100% goes to youth darts 🎯