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2022 SUNNY FLORIDA
​Backgammon Championship

W Hotel 
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

​Columbus Day Weekend
 October 5-10, 2022

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YOU'LL ALWAYS HAVE A GAME

Over $7000 in Added Money, Hospitality,
​and Prizes.


  • Welcome Cocktail Party
  • ABT: 3 Divisions: 1-Championship, 2-Advanced, 3-Intermediate; eligibility based on PR
  • Rookie Events Daily
  • USBGF Women's National Championship --​$3500 women's prizes donated by Women in Backgammon
  • High Roller  Event: Sunny Florida Super JP
  • Jackpots: 1-Masters, 2-Open, 3-Limited
  • Palm Beach Doubles
  • BMAB
  • Sunny Florida Open -- Divisional winners receive free ABT entries ($600 value)
  • Non-Stop 8 Player Jackpots
  • ​USBGF National Championship Regional Qualifier -- $500 added money
  • ​​Sunny Florida Board Event - Beautiful FTH Board to the winner​

COME AHEAD OF TIME

Bring the family, stay over Columbus Day holiday

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Beautiful Luxury Boutique Hotels

Held at the W Hotel on the sandy beach of Fort Lauderdale. Suites available. Outdoor swimming pools, spa, and fitness centers. 
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Lots of Fun Activities

Near shops, restaurants, art and science museums, tourist attractions. Water taxi to downtown. surfing, jet skiing, water skiing, and deep-sea fishing. 
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Enjoy Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Take in the shops and check out fabulous restaurants/outdoor cafes, live music, art galleries on lively Las Olas Boulevard. 

FTH Board Event


The FTH Board event is back! Single elimination 16-entrant jackpot to win this lovely custom-designed FTH board. $100 added money to finalist. Continuous entries starting Friday October 8 at 3:00 pm. Entry fee $60.
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SHOW YOUR SKILLS OFF TO THE WORLD

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BMAB-USA

Qualify to become a master or grandmaster

2022 Sunny Florida ABT Championship, October 5-10
W Hotel
​401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach
Fort Lauderdale, FL 
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Tournament Director & Organizer

Ben Friesen

Tournament Staff

Paul Horton - Assistant Director
​Julius High - Director of Rookie Events
Jonathan Hardigree - Coordinator
Andy Lindeberg- Technical Lead
Mate Feher - Technical Assistant

Assisted by:
​Stephen Collins
​Nano Cabrera

Eligibility Advisory Committee 

Ben Friesen
Roberto Litzenberger
​Jeb Horton

Rules Committee

Rich Munitz
Jeb Horton
​Frank Talbot

Corporate Sponsors

U.S. Backgammon Federation
Gammon Stuff
Gammon Guys
Crisloid
​Women in Backgammon

​Individual Sponsors

Jason Briggs
Karen Davis

Contact Us

​Contact the Sunny Florida ABT Team for any questions or assistance. 

E-mail: SunnyFloridaABT@gmail.com

You can also call:
Ben Friesen - 810/348-1695
​or Karen Davis - 917/488-5364

Or Email:
Benjamin.A.Friesen@gmail.com
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