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Tennis Pro Honored by Backgammon Federation

It’s always nice to see famous people promoting our game. One of those famous people is Ana Ivanovic, a tennis player. And a backgammon freak. The U.S. Backgammon Federation (USBGF) announced recently that it is presenting an honorary lifetime membership to tennis star Ana Ivanovic. “The USBGF is pleased to present Ana Ivanovic with an [...]

Here’s to the New World Champion: Denmark’s Lars Bentzon (aka Buster)

Let’s all drink a toast to the new world backgammon champion, Lars “Buster: Bentzon of Denmark. The title was decided this July in Monte Carlo. Bentzon is a member of the Danish Backgammon Federation. He is perhapss best known as Gus Hansen’s close friend and former manager. Bentzon becomes the fifth Dane who wins the [...]

Nebraska Football Team Plays Backgammon on Road Trips, Ain’t That Cool?

Hey, all you rough and tough football fans out there who think just nerds play games like backgammon. Your own teams play…as a way to relax while on long trips to opponents fields. At least that’s what Nebraska Cornhusker players do. Some of them, anyway. From the ‘Husker site: Steve Glenn remembers when bus trips [...]

Riviera Cup…a Cash Play Tournament

Hey, you know about the Riviera Cup? It’s part of the annual BG Summer Festival in one of my favorite places, Cannes, France, and it’s held the week after the World Backgammon Championship (in Monte Carlo). It’s also one of the European Series of Backgammon events. This year the event takes place at the Pullman Cannes [...]

Hey, Red Sox Nation, Guess Who Plays Backgammon in their spare time: Dustin Pedroia

To everyone out there in Red Sox nation, and I know there are millions of you, here is one more reason to root for former MVP Dustin Pedroia. He plays backgammon. He recently responded to a posting on the Red Sox web site…er, fan site and this is what he said. Erik from Hawaii: What [...]

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