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.
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:
Format:
- Open & Intermediate: Single Elimination, with 1st round re-entries, Consolation,
& Last Chance - Novice: Based on number of entrants, often a Round Robin followed by a Playoff
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.
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.
Geoffrey Parker $5K Super Jackpot
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Entry Fee: $5,000, 100% return
Registration Fee: $250 Format:
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Schedule:
Monday November 14th 11:00 AM Registration 12:00 PM Satellite #1, 8-players @ $800 (2nd receives $800) 3:00 PM Satellite #2, 8-players @ $800 (2nd receives $800) 6:00 PM Satellite #3, 8-players @ $800 (2nd receives $800) Tuesday November 15th 10:00 AM Registration Continues 11:30 AM Registration Closes 11:45 AM Public Draw 12:00 PM Round of 16 6:00 PM Round of 8 Wednesday November 16th 12:00 PM Semi Finals The Final round will be scheduled at the convenience of the players |
Mochy Millions
Backgammon with a Poker Tournament Format!
Backgammon with a Poker Tournament Format!
This is the 5th Mochy Millions Backgammon Tournament organized by Mochy and
Ralph Burd. The first four were huge successes averaging more than 20 players per event. Come join us in this most fun and unusual tournament format!
*The tournament has been moved from Monday 11/14 to Sunday 11/20 (the last day of the Las Vegas Open)
Ralph Burd. The first four were huge successes averaging more than 20 players per event. Come join us in this most fun and unusual tournament format!
*The tournament has been moved from Monday 11/14 to Sunday 11/20 (the last day of the Las Vegas Open)
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Entry Fee - $200, 90% return
Re-Entry/Add-On $200, 95% return Round 1 - 15:30-16:00 Cube starts on 1 Round 2 - 16:10-16:40 Cube starts on 1 Round 3 - 16:50-17:20 Cube starts on 2 Round 4 - 17:30-18:00 Cube starts on 2 Dinner Break - 18:00-19:00 Last Chance for Re-Entry/Add-On Round 5 - 19:10-19:40 Cube starts on 4 Round 6 - 19:50-20:20 Cube starts on 4 Round 7 - 20:30-21:00 Cube starts on 8 Round 8 - 21:10-21:40 Cube starts on 8 At the conclusion of the 8th round all remailing players will cash and will be paid according to their remaining chip stack. |
Video produced by Justin Huxley from the 1st Mochy Millions Tournament
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FORMAT
- At the start of the tournament all players are given 10 poker chips. Players are paired up and play cash games against one another. The stake (cube) goes up as the rounds pass. Once you lose all of your chips, you are out of the tournament (Re-Entry/Add-On allowed until the start of round 5).
- At the start of the tournament, the number of cashing positions will be determined based on the number of entries. The tournament ends at the end of the 8th round or when the number of remaining players is equal to the maximum number of cashing positions whichever comes first. Payouts will be determined by the percent of each players chip count.
- Before each round, players are randomly paired up and play cash games for 30 minutes (or max 5 games). The games are played with Jacoby rule but Beavers are not allowed.
***At the start of each game Players cannot win or lose more chips than the smaller of the two chip stacks. example: Player A has 3 chips and B has 8 chips. A or B cannot win or lose more than 3 chips. So even if cube goes to 4, the stakes they are playing for is 3, not 4. - When your opponent requests a chip count, you must oblige.
- It is the player's obligation to handle his/her chip when they play.
- After each round, players must report their win/lose total and their new chip count.
- 25 minutes after the start of each round, the Tournament Director will call "last game". The current game becomes the last game of the round. Players must finish that game, but not start another.
The Jackpots
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Masters Jackpot
(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 Nov 16th - Round of 32
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 Nov 16th - Round of 32
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Limited Jackpot
(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 Nov 16th - Round of 32
Beginners Jackpot (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 Nov 18th, 8:00 PM Entry Fee: $50, 80% return |
Other Side Events
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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 Nov 16th, 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 Nov 16th, 3:00 PM Entry Fee: $100, 85% return Side Pool: $50, 95% return Blitz The Blitz is a series of 8-player knock-outs. The winner of each knock-out receives $120 and qualifies for the Blitz Playoff that starts Saturday night at 8:00 PM. Players may win up to two knock-outs, both of which are eligible for byes. Format: Single Elimination with re-entries Match Length: 5-Points Clocks: Preferred Start Time: Wednesday Nov 16th, 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 Nov 16th, 12:30 PM Entry Fee: $20, 85% return After Tournament Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full Match Length: 5-Points Clocks: Preferred Start Time: Sunday Nov 20th, 3:00 PM Entry Fee: $60, 85% return Side Pool: $30, 95% return |
Seniors (60+)
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full Match Length: 7-Points Clocks: Preferred Start Time: Wednesday Nov 16th, 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 Nov 16th, 2:00 PM Entry Fee: $60, 85% return Side Pool: $30, 95% return Battle of the Sexes* ($500 Added) *USBGF National Championship Qualifier - The winner of this event will receive a seat in the final 16 of the 2023 USBGF National Championship to be held at the Cherry Blossom Championships. Men will be on one side of the bracket and women will be on the other side. At the end we crown a King or a Queen!!! Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full Match Length: 7-Points Clocks: Preferred Start Time: Wednesday Nov 16th, 2:30 PM Entry Fee: $60, 85% return Side Pool: $30, 95% return The Directors' Corner This event is for tournament organizers of local clubs, and national & international Tournaments. All USBGF board members and committee chairs are welcome to join. Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full Match Length: 7-Points Clocks: Preferred Start Time: Wednesday Nov 16th, 2:30 PM Entry Fee: $60, 85% return Side Pool: $30, 95% return |
