It all starts in any British pub with a dartboard. Darts, considered a pastime for passing the time after work, also has its championships, clubs, and stars. It's a sport that keeps growing in popularity and is now experiencing its golden age, with millions of viewers glued to the televised World Championship. In the UK, last week's World Darts Championship drew larger audiences than the Super Bowl, Euroleague matches, or Formula 1. Three decades ago, the World Darts Championship was held in a London pub; now it fills a giant arena with thousands of people paying exorbitant prices for tickets. And more and more television networks want the broadcasting rights to a game that continues to expand its reach, even attracting fans from the British royal family.