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    Results: 2026 Gammon Geaux New Orleans Backgammon Championships

    ABT: 2nd GAMMON GEAUX NEW ORLEANS BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIPS September 9-13, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana ABT CHAMPIONSHIP (55+21 rebuys): 1-Carter Mattig (IL), 2-Bill Phipps (NV); 1C-Cary Hoarty (CO), 2C-Doug Mayfield…

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    StuADMIN September 14, 2026

    Results: 2026 Viking Classic Backgammon Championships

    ABT: 10th VIKING BACKGAMMON CLASSIC  September 2-7, 2026; Bloomington, Minnesota ABT ODIN OPEN (49): 1-Kit Woolsey (CA), 2-Ray Fogerlund (NV), 3-Steve Waller (MN), 4/5-Karam Ashoo (CA) / Dan Minardi…

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    StuADMIN September 13, 2026

    Viking Classic Backgammon Championship

    Tune in for excellent streaming all week long from Minneapolis, Minnesota. April and Michael Mesich put on an exciting Nordic inspired backgammon event. There are…

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    StuADMIN September 3, 2026
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    Results: 2026 Wisconsin Backgammon Championships

    23rd WISCONSIN STATE BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIPS August 5-9, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin ABT OPEN (42): 1-Franklin Scott (MN), 2-Ken Tyszko (IL), 3/4-Konstantine Lekkas (IA) / Maggie Sweeney (MI);…

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    StuADMIN August 17, 2026
    Colorful poster for USA vs Iran backgammon friendly, July 17–18, with team photos on left and right and YouTube live stream logos.

    World Team USA vs Iran Exhibition Match

    On Friday & Saturday (July 17/18) for a clash of backgammon’s best with live commentary from several members of Team USA! As a warmup to…

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    StuADMIN July 17, 2026
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    Results: 2026 Michigan Summer Backgammon Championships

    51st MICHIGAN SUMMER BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIPS July 1-5, 2026; Novi, Michigan ABT OPEN (74): 1-Garry Kallos (Canada), 2-Gary Koscielny (FL), 3-Michael Mesich (MN), 4/5-Ricky Griggs (MI)…

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    StuADMIN July 14, 2026
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    Results: 2026 Denver Open Backgammon Tournament

    ABT: WILD WEST SHOOTOUT: 8th ANNUAL DENVER OPEN BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENTJune 3-7, 2026; Denver, Colorado ABT DIVISION 1 – BISON (50+24 rebuys): 1-Richard Stubbe (TX), 2-Charles Raichle (CO),…

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    StuADMIN June 12, 2026

    Chicago Open Backgammon Championship

    ABT: 44th CHICAGO OPEN BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENTMay 20-25, 2026; Rosemont, Illinois ABT OPEN (79): 1-John O’Hagan (IN), 2-Anthony Niakiani (CA), 3-Michael Flohr (IL), 4/6-Karen Davis (FL) /…

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    StuADMIN June 5, 2026
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    2026 Club Tournament of Champions Freeroll

    The USBGF is thrilled to announce our annual USBGF Club Championship, a freeroll to find the best of the best in each club across the…

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    StuADMIN May 8, 2026
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    Charlotte Backgammon Invitational Results

    April 30-May 3, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina ABT OPEN (39): 1-Gary Koscielny (FL), 2-Michael Mesich (MN), 3/6-Ben Friesen (MI) / G.L. Harvie (NC) / Mike…

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    StuADMIN May 5, 2026
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