events
The week centers around the USBGF National Championship and includes non-stop backgammon action and an ABT record ten lectures & seminars from experts around the globe.
Event pricing and playing conditions
| Event | Total Due | Player Pool | Event Fee | Sidepool Fee (optional) | Format | Length | Clock | Eligibility | Entries Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee (All Participants) | $80 | $80 | |||||||
| USBGF National Championship – Division 1 (Championship) | $420 | $340 | $80 | $300 | 5 Loss Modified Swiss, <=2 Losses to Win | 7 | 2m/12s | Open | 128 |
| USBGF National Championship – Division 2 (Advanced) | $160 | $120 | $40 | $200 | 4 Loss Modified Swiss, <=1 Loss to Win | 7 | 2m/12s | PR >6.5 | 64 |
| USBGF National Championship – Division 3 (Intermediate) | $120 | $80 | $40 | $100 | 4 Loss Modified Swiss, <=1 Loss to Win | 7 | 2m/15s | PR >12 | 64 |
| Jackpot – Division 0 (High Roller) | $2,000 | $1,900 | $100 | $500 | Single Elimination | 11 | 2m/12s | Open | 32 |
| Jackpot – Division 1 (Masters Jackpot) | $500 | $450 | $50 | $300 | Single Elimination | 11 | 2m/12s | Open | 64 |
| Jackpot – Division 2 (Advanced Jackpot) | $300 | $250 | $50 | $200 | Single Elimination | 9 | 2m/12s | PR >6.5 | 64 |
| Jackpot – Division 3 (Intermediate Jackpot) | $200 | $150 | $50 | $100 | Single Elimination | 7 | 2m/15s | PR >12 | 64 |
| PC BMAB | $250 | $125 | $125 | $100 | 6 Round Modified Swiss | 7 | 2m/12s | Open | 64 |
| Doubles | $300 | $250 | $50 | $200 | Single Elimination | 7 | 2.5m(18)/15s | Open | 64 |
| Tournament of the Stars | $500 | $400 | $100 | $200 | Guarenteed 2 Matches (G2) Format | 7 | 3m/18s | Open | 32 |
Event starts and details
USBGF National Championship – Division 1 (Championship)
Round 1: Thursday, March 11 at 2:00 PM.
Format: 5 Loss Modified Swiss, Play until you lose 5 matches or place in the event. You must have <=2 Losses to Win the event.
Percentage of participants that will place in this event: Target – 15%, Minimum – 12.5%, Maximum 20%
Length: 7
Clock: 2m/12s
Eligibility: Open Entry.
Player cap: 128.
USBGF National Championship – Division 2 (Advanced)
Round 1: Friday, March 12 at 6:15 PM.
Format: 4 Loss Modified Swiss, Play until you lose 4 matches or place in the event. You must have <=1 Loss to Win the event.
Percentage of participants that will place in this event: Target – 17.5%, Minimum – 14%, Maximum 22.5%
Length: 7
Clock: 2m/12s
Eligibility: PR >6.5. Subject to USBGF eligibility committee approval based on win %, ELO, PR, and recent results.
Player cap: 64.
USBGF National Championship – Division 3 (Intermediate)
Round 1: Friday, March 12 at 6:15 PM.
Format: 4 Loss Modified Swiss, Play until you lose 4 matches or place in the event. You must have <=1 Loss to Win the event.
Percentage of participants that will place in this event: Target – 17.5%, Minimum – 14%, Maximum 22.5%
Length: 7
Clock: 2m/15s
Eligibility: PR >12. Subject to USBGF eligibility committee approval based on win %, ELO, PR, and recent results.
Player cap: 64.
Players Cup BMAB
Round 1: Tuesday, March 9 at 11:00 AM.
Format: 4 rounds random draw followed by a 2 round playoff.
Percentage of participants that will place in this event: Minimum – 12.5%
Length: 7
Clock: 2m/12s
Eligibility: Open Entry.
Player cap: 64.
Tournament of the Stars Doubles
Breakfast and Team selection: Wednesday, March 10 at 9:00 AM. Round 1: 11:00 AM.
Sponsors, pros, and celebrities meet for breakfast and a fast-paced charity auction to determine partners. Breakfast provided.
Percentage of participants that will place in this event: 25%
Format: Guaranteed 2 matches format (G2). Round 1 winners will compete in the main bracket. Round 2 winners will compete in the consolation bracket.
Length: 7
Clock: 3m/18s
Eligibility: Open Entry.
Team cap: 32.
Jackpot Division 1 (Masters)
First start: Wednesday, March 10 at 7:00 PM.
Second start: Saturday, March 13 at 10:00 AM (must be eliminated from USBGF National Championship)
Third start: Sunday, March 14 at 10:30 AM (must be eliminated from USBGF National Championship & conflicts with the High Roller)
Percentage of participants that will place in this event: 12.5%
Format: Single Elimination.
Length: 11.
Clock: 2m/12s
Eligibility: Open Entry.
Player cap: 64.
Jackpot Division 2 (Advanced)
First start: Wednesday, March 10 at 7:00 PM.
Second start: Thursday, March 11 at 11:00 AM
Third start: Thursday, March 11 at 8:00 PM
Fourth start: Friday, March 12 at 10:00 AM
Percentage of participants that will place in this event: 12.5%
Format: Single Elimination.
Length: 9.
Clock: 2m/12s
Eligibility: PR >6.5. Subject to USBGF eligibility committee approval based on win %, ELO, PR, and recent results.
Player cap: 64.
Jackpot Division 1 (Intermediate)
First start: Wednesday, March 10 at 7:00 PM.
Second start: Thursday, March 11 at 11:00 AM
Third start: Thursday, March 11 at 8:00 PM
Fourth start: Friday, March 12 at 10:00 AM
Percentage of participants that will place in this event: 12.5%
Format: Single Elimination.
Length: 7.
Clock: 2m/15s
Eligibility: PR >12. Subject to USBGF eligibility committee approval based on win %, ELO, PR, and recent results.
Player cap: 64.
Doubles
Doubles Round 1: Saturday, March 13 at 6:30 PM.
Percentage of teams that will place in this event: 12.5%
Format: Single Elimination.
Length: 7.
Clock: 2.5m (rounded to 18m)/15s
Eligibility: Open Entry.
Player cap: 64.
8-Player Jackpots
Round 1: Continuous entry, events run on demand
Percentage of participants that will place in this event: 12.5%
Format: Single Elimination.
Length: Depends on entry fee
Clock: 2m/12s
Eligibility: Open Entry.
Player cap: None