General Event Information
- 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. This covers the ABT fee, hospitality, technology, and access to the event space.
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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Palm Beach Doubles
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3m/15s |
Sunny Florida Open (Satellite Tournament)
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Sunny Florida Women in Backgammon Cup
Women in Backgammon is proud to sponsor the Sunny Florida Women in Backgammon 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. |
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Board Tournaments
Enter the tournament of your choice to win a beautiful, high quality backgammon board!
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USBGF National Championship Qualifier
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Speedgammon
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8-Player Jackpots
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