General Event Information
- All of the information on this page applies only to players in the Championship, Advanced, or Intermediate divisions. For information about the novice workshop and tournament, please click here.
- Membership in the US Backgammon Federation is required for all events. Renew or join at usbgf.org.
- See the Terms & Conditions page for rule options in effect. Clocks are required in all events, including side events.
- We are looking for sponsors! If you have a product or service you would like to advertise to the community, please contact Ben Friesen for details.
- There is a $100 registration fee that applies to all players (except novices). This covers the ABT fee, hospitality, technology, and access to the event space.
- Expected Payouts
- ABT Main Events pay 10-15% of the field. Events with less than 32 participants may pay up to 25%.
- Jackpot events pay 12.5% of the field. Jackpots that use byes may pay up to 20%.
- Other side events will generally pay 12.5% of the field, but may vary based on other factors such as added money.
- Registration Cut-Offs
- ABT Main Event Registration closes Friday night. Players must check in on site by Friday.
- Jackpot & Side Event registration closes 30 minutes before each event starts. Late entry and re-entries (if available) will open once the initial draw has been posted.
Local Club Events
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Karen Davis and the Sunny Florida Backgammon Club Director: Nano Cabrera |
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Duffy’s 3969 NE 163rd St North Miami Beach, FL |
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Miami Masters Jackpot: $150 entry |
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Miami Masters Jackpot will have a G2 format. |
American Backgammon Tour Main Events
The main event starts Saturday, with competition taking place over two days. As part of the American Backgammon Tour, this event is one of 15-20 each year that count towards the ABT points race!
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Jackpot Events
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BMAB Tournament
The Backgammon Masters Awarding Body (BMAB) confers mastership titles and proficiency level certificates based on calculated error rate performance using eXtremeGammon in live clocked matches in tournament conditions.
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Begins at 10am Wednesday and will finish the same day. |
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2m/12s |
Palm Beach Doubles
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3m/15s |
Sunny Florida Open (Satellite Tournament)
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Sunny Florida Backgammon. Winning. Women. Cup
Backgammon. Winning. Women. is proud to sponsor the Sunny Florida Backgammon. Winning. Women. Cup!
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Clock setting varies by skill level. If both players are championship level, 2m/12s. Otherwise, 2m/15s. Both players use the same settings. |
Backgammon. Winning. Women. Sponsorship |
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Board Tournaments
Enter the tournament of your choice to win a beautiful, high quality backgammon board!
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Clock setting varies by skill level. If both players are championship level, 2m/12s. Otherwise, 2m/15s. Both players use the same settings. |
USBGF National Championship Qualifier
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Clock setting varies by skill level. If both players are championship level, 2m/12s. Otherwise, 2m/15s. Both players use the same settings. |
Speedgammon
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24s/8s |
8-Player Jackpots
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Clock setting varies by skill level. If both players are championship level, 2m/12s. Otherwise, 2m/15s. Both players use the same settings. |