When reading this story form the UK I think to myself that it would be nice to read that a town was actively trying to bring darts to the area.
"And when the council finally pulls the plug after next year's events it will also signal the end of national championship dominoes in Britain as organisers say the traditional game is dying and the events are no longer financially viable.
The council wants more popular sports like darts and snooker which bring TV coverage for the town.
Alan Menzies, its assistant chief executive (economic development), said: 'This is not about us taking money out of events to use on something else, but to help us attract and promote larger events. We have to look at getting the best value we can with a limited budget and it was difficult to justify continuing with the dominoes and cribbage.'
Cribbage sponsorship ended earlier this month and the council has agreed to sponsor remaining dominoes events later this year and during 2007.
NATIONAL championship dominoes in Bridlington are on their way out."
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