Atlanta Backgammon Classic – Results

March 3, 2026

Winner: Rory Pascar  |  Runner-up: Kit Woolsey

Texas Backgammon Championships – Results

February 11, 2026

Winner: Benjamin Hugon  |  Runner-up: Saba Bejanishvili

English Riviera Open (UK)

February 20–22, 2026

Zigi Fibert defeated Jason Lee in the Riviera Cup final.

World Backgammon Championships 2026 – Monte Carlo Dates Released

Monte Carlo Open: July 25–26, 2026
Main Championship: July 30 – August 2, 2026

Three Major World Team Events Coming to London

Includes the World Team Championship and Women’s Team Championship.

UK Backgammon Federation Tour 2026 Announced

A nationwide tour with approximately 20 tournaments awarding ranking points.

Richard Munitz Inducted into American Backgammon Hall of Fame

Recognized for his playing achievements and contributions to tournament rules and the OTS rating system.

USBGF Expert Session Webinar

January 29, 2026

New York Post — January 19, 2026

A dispute between two backgammon clubs in Brooklyn highlighted how grassroots backgammon communities are growing in U.S. cities.

The Times — December 27, 2025

Backgammon is seeing a major cultural resurgence, especially in London and New York social clubs.

Financial Times — December 1, 2025

Designers and luxury brands are creating high-end artistic backgammon tables, showing the game’s rising cultural profile.