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American Backgammon Tour (ABT)
Players in the Main Event are eligible to receive American Backgammon Tour (ABT) points. Membership in the U.S. Backgammon Federation is required to play in the Main Event. Renew or join at usbgf.org. The schedule and events are subject to change at the Director's discretion. Returns for each division are as follows: Open 90%, Intermediate 85%, Novice 100%. All Side Pools return 95%.
*If you enter the Side Pool of any Event and you re-enter that event, you retain your Side Pool equity.
3 Divisions: Open Championship, Intermediate, & Novice
Format: *New Format In the Open and Intermediate Divisions*
  • Open & Intermediate: Double Elimination, with 1st round re-entries & Consolation. The winner of the Undefeated Main Bracket will receive a bonus cash prize (5% of total prize pool) and only one match will be played in the final.
  • Novice: Based on number of entrants, often a Round Robin followed by a Playoff​ ​
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Side Events
The table below is a snapshot; scroll down for a complete description of all Side Events
*If you enter the Side Pool of any Event and you re-enter that event, you retain your Side Pool equity.
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​ The Jackpots
Masters Jackpot 
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(Formerly Super Jackpot)
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries till bracket is full
Match Length: 15-Points
Clocks: Mandatory
Start Time: (Pick 1 of 4 options)
Wednesday Sep 20th - Round of 32
  • 12:00 PM (3 chances to re-enter)
  • 3:00 PM (2 chance to re-enter)
  • 6:00 PM (1 chance to re-enter)​
Thursday Sep 21st - Round of 16
  • ​9:00 PM (no chances to re-enter)
​Entry Fee: 90% return 
  • Round of 32: $1,000
  • Round of 16: $2,000
​​Side Pool: 95% return
  • Round of 32: $500
  • Round of 16: $1000
​​Intermediate Jackpot
(only Intermediate level players allowed)
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries till bracket is full
Match Length: 9-Points

Clocks: Preferred
Start Time: (Pick 1 of 4 options)
Wednesday
Sep 20th - Round of 32
  • 12:00 PM (3 chances to re-enter)
  • 3:00 PM (2 chance to re-enter)
  • 6:00 PM (1 chance to re-enter)​
Thursday Sep 21st - Round of 16
  • ​9:00 PM (1 chance to re-enter)
​Entry Fee: 85% return
  • Round of 32: $200
  • Round of 16: $400
​​Side Pool: 95% return
  • Round of 32: $100
  • Round of 16: $200​ ​
​Limited Jackpot 
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(Top Championship level players are not eligible)
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries till bracket is full
Match Length: 11-Points
Clocks: Mandatory
Start Time: (Pick 1 of 4 options)
Wednesday
Sep 20th - Round of 32
  • 12:00 PM (3 chances to re-enter)
  • 3:00 PM (2 chance to re-enter)
  • 6:00 PM (1 chance to re-enter)​
Thursday Sep 21st - Round of 16
  • ​9:00 PM (no chances to re-enter)
​Entry Fee: 90% return
  • Round of 32: $500
  • Round of 16: $1,000
​​Side Pool: 95% return
  • Round of 32: $250
  • Round of 16: $500
​Beginners Jackpot 
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(Only Novice players allowed)
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries till bracket is full
Match Length: 7-Points
Clocks: Only by mutual agreement
Start Time: 
Friday Sep 22nd, 8:00 PM
​Entry Fee: $50, 80% return
​ Other Side Events
Doubles
This event does not allow re-entries. All teams start play Wednesday evening at 8:00 PM. Two rounds must be completed Wednesday night.
Format: Single Elimination 
Match Length: 7-Points
Clocks: Mandatory (3 minutes per point / 15 second delay)
Start Time:
Wednesday Sep 20th, 8:00 PM
​Entry Fee: $400 Per Team, 80% return
Side Pool: 
$200 Per Team, 95% return

SpeedGammon
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full
Match Length: 7-Points
Clocks: Mandatory (2 minutes total reserve / 10 second delay)
Start Time: Wednesday Sep 20th, 3:00 PM
​Entry Fee: $100, 85% return
Side Pool: $50, 95% return
 
New "Continuous Blitz"
New format developed by Kit Woolsey, Tony Anton, & Butch Meese - designed to reduce wait time for players in Blitz Events everywhere!
  1. Players must win 3 consecutive matches to qualify for the Blitz Playoff. *
  2. Each player qualifying for the Blitz Playoff receives $120. *
  3. Players can only be entered once until they either lose or qualify for the Blitz Playoff.
  4. Players may win up to two Blitz Playoff spots, both of which are eligible for byes. *
  5. When reporting a win players indicate whether or not they are available to play their next round immediately.
    • Players that are available will play the next person that becomes available for a match in the same "round pool".
    • Players not available for a match will simply be skipped over in their "round pool" until they indicate they are available.
  6. The Blitz Playoff starts Saturday night at 8:00 PM.  *

    ​* Same rule as used the the previous Blitz format.
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries
Match Length: 5-Points
Clocks: Preferred
Start Time: 
Wednesday Sep 20th, 12:30 PM
​Entry Fee: $40, 80% return

Quickie - DMP
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full
Match Length: 1-Point
Clocks: Preferred
Start Time: 
Wednesday Sep 20th, 12:30 PM
​Entry Fee: $20, 85% return
​Seniors (60+)
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full
Match Length: 7-Points
Clocks: Preferred
Start Time: 
Wednesday Sep 20th, 2:00 PM
​Entry Fee: $60, 85% return
Side Pool: $30, 95% return

Juniors (under 60)
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full
Match Length: 7-Points
Clocks: Preferred
Start Time: 
Wednesday Sep 20th, 2:00 PM
​Entry Fee: $60, 85% return
Side Pool: $30, 95% return

Sunday Open Jackpot
*only those no longer in the ABT Main Event may enter

Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full
Match Length: 7-Points
Clocks: Preferred
Start Time: 
Sunday Sep 24th, 11:00 AM
​Entry Fee: $200, 85% return
Side Pool: $100, 95% return


Sunday Interm. Jackpot
*only those no longer in the ABT Main Event may enter

Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full
Match Length: 7-Points
Clocks: Preferred
Start Time: 
Sunday Sep 24th, 11:00 AM
​Entry Fee: $100, 85% return
Side Pool: $50, 95% return

After Tournament
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full
Match Length: 5-Points
Clocks: Preferred
Start Time: 
Sunday Sep 24th, 3:00 PM
​Entry Fee: $60, 85% return
Side Pool: $30, 95% return

Please contact Rory Pascar with any questions...

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Mobile/WhatsApp: 617-699-9100
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