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    Home » USBGF News

    Starting Off Right: Offence vs. Defense

    This article is the first in a series intended to address how to play when the game is still in its formative stages.
    Mary Hickey March 16, 2023
    Atlanta Spring Classic Atlanta skyline and traffic

    2023 Atlanta Classic

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    Terri Fishel March 6, 2023

    Rule FAQ: Understanding Dice on Checkers

    To be valid, a die must come to rest on the playing field or checkers on the same side of the bar as rolled. If the die is supported by a vertical sur…
    Rich Munitz February 24, 2023
    Texas Alamo

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    Terri Fishel February 13, 2023

    2022 Financial Report

    Tal Siegmann January 31, 2023

    Connecticut and Boston are Back on the ABT

    Connecticut State is back on the American Backgammon Tour (ABT), effective in 2023, and Massachusetts State next year in 2024.
    April Mesich (Admin) January 31, 2023
    President's Corner with John Pirner

    President’s Corner

    If attendance at the New York ABT is an indication of the year to come, it portends that 2023 will be a strong year for live tournament play.
    John Pirner January 25, 2023
    PrimeTime Magazine Winter 2023

    PrimeTime Magazine Winter 2023

    The star of this issue is Dennis Culpepper. His amazing performance in 2022 included wins in the Las Vegas Geoffrey Parker Super Jackpot and the Maste…
    Edward Onny January 24, 2023
    New York Metropolitan Backgammon Open Statue of Liberty

    2023 New York Metro Tournament

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    Terri Fishel January 9, 2023

    Win a Backgammon Board

    Enter to win. Hurry offer ends on January 8th.
    April Mesich (Admin) December 18, 2022
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