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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
In this issue we pay tribute to John Pirner, who ably served as Federation President and Chief Executive for the better part of the last six years.
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 the WBGF World Team Championship
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
ABT: WILD WEST SHOOTOUT: 8th ANNUAL DENVER OPEN BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENT
June 3-7, 2026; Denver, Colorado
ABT DIVISION 1 – BISON (50+24 rebuys): 1-Richard Stubbe
ABT: 44th CHICAGO OPEN BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENT
May 20-25, 2026; Rosemont, Illinois
ABT OPEN (79): 1-John O’Hagan (IN), 2-Anthony Niakiani (CA), 3-Michael Flohr (IL),
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 country! Invited players will battle it out in a single