2026 Las Vegas Open
The Entertainment Capital of the World is back on the Backgammon map in 2026! The last Las Vegas Open tournament was hosted in 2023. After years of searching, Rory Pasacr has finally found a new fantastic venue for all our amazing players. We welcome you to the brand new AC Hotel by Marriott Las Vegas Symphony Park; just off of the Grand Parkway.
Only 10 minutes from the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, AC Hotel offers great rates, a beautiful outdoor pool, and amazing on-site restaurants including Starbucks, Spanish Tapas, and a Piano Lounge.
Superstar Director, Rory Pascar, who directs the Boston, Chicago and Nashville tournaments brings his talents back to the biggest stage in backgammon!
| Tuesday October 6, 2026 | |
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| 5:00 PM | Mochy’s Backgammon Boot Camp for Intermediate Players |
| Wednesday October 7, 2026 | |
| 10:00 AM | Registration Opens for the Super Jackpot & Players Cup (BMAB) |
| 11:30 AM | Registration Closes for the Super Jackpot & Players Cup (BMAB) |
| 12:00 PM | Super Jackpot Begins (2 Rounds to be Played before the dinner break) |
| 12:00 PM | Players Cup (BMAB) Begins (4 Rounds to be Played before the dinner break) |
| 6:30 PM | Dinner Break |
| 8:30 PM | Super Jackpot Round #3 |
| 9:00 PM | Players Cup BMAB Round #5 |
| Thursday October 8, 2026 | |
| 11:00 AM | Registration Opens for All Events |
| 12:00 PM | Masters Jackpot Qualifier |
| 12:15 PM | Limited Jackpot & Intermediate Jackpot Start Time #1 |
| 1:00 PM | 5-Point Blitzes & 1-Point Quickie Begin |
| 1:30 PM | Juniors vs Seniors & SpeedGammon Begin |
| 3:00 PM | WWB Women’s Cup Begins |
| 3:00 PM | Masters Jackpot Start Time #1 |
| 3:15 PM | Limited Jackpot & Intermediate Jackpot Start Time #2 |
| 7:00 PM | Masters Jackpot Start Time #2 |
| 7:15 PM | Limited Jackpot & Intermediate Jackpot Start Time #3 |
| 8:30 PM | Zavoral Board Tournament Begins |
| 11:00 PM | Registration Closes for ABT Open and Intermediate Divisions – ALL FEES DUE |
| Friday October 9, 2026 | |
| 10:00 AM | Welcome Announcements & Calcutta Auction |
| LAS VEGAS OPEN ABT MAIN TOURNAMENT OPEN & INTERMEDIATE DIVISIONS BEGIN | |
| 12:00 PM | Qualifier Round Begins for the Open and Intermediate Divisions |
| Qualifier Round Re-Buys for 50% of Entry Fee Available until 5:00 PM. | |
| All Re-Buy Matches Must Be Completed by 7:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | Dinner Break |
| 7:00 PM | Doubles Tournament Begins |
| 7:00 PM | Masters Jackpot Start Time #3 |
| 7:15 PM | Limited Jackpot & Intermediate Jackpot Start Time #4 |
| 7:30 PM | All Side Events Continue |
| Saturday October 10, 2026 | |
| 11:OO AM | Main & 2nd Chance Brackets Begin for ABT Open and Intermediate Divisions |
| 11:3O AM | Registration Closes for ABT Novice Division |
| 12:00 PM | ABT Novice Division Begins |
| 5:00 PM | Dinner Break |
| 7:00 PM | Round 3 of All Jackpots Begin followed by Round 4 |
| 7:30 PM | All Side Events Continue |
| Sunday October 11, 2026 | |
| 11:00 AM | Main & 2nd Chance Brackets Continue for ABT Open & Intermediate Divisions |
| 11:00 AM | Consolation Bracket Begins for ABT Open and Intermediate Divisions |
| 12:00 PM | Play Continues for ABT Novice Division |
| 5:00 PM | Dinner Break |
| 7:00 PM | Exhibition Match with “Mochy” |
| 8:00 PM | Play Continues for the ABT Open and Intermediate Divisions |
| 8:00 PM | All Side Events Continue |
| 9:00 PM | Blitz Playoff Begins |
| Monday October 12, 2026 | |
| 11:00 AM | Play Continues for the ABT Open and Intermediate Divisions |
| 11:00 AM | All Side Events Continue |
| 3:00 pm | After Tournament Begins |
Date
- Oct 07 - 12 2026
- Expired!
Time
- All Day
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: Oct 07 - 12 2026
- Time: All Day
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Labels
- Beginner Friendly
Location
- 330 S Grand Central Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89106
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Website
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/laspa-ac-hotel-las-vegas-symphony-park/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0 -
Phone
(702) 530-5990
Organizer
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Rory Pascar
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Phone
617.699.9100 -
Email
rory@chicagoopenbg.com
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