- Welcome to the Las Vegas Backgammon Club. We, generally, have tournaments at 6
PM every Tuesday evening. Late entries are usually available, the final spot typically sells out between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.
$20 entries $10 reentries, 7 point matches,
single elimination. Please bring a board if you have one (if you don't, we have extras).
The Vegas BG Club venue
Where: Our club meets at Meepleville Board Game Cafe -- 4704 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702)444-4540
(NE corner of Sahara & Decatur). Here is a reference map for Meepleville.
Contact: Call Tony Anton at 702-458-0926 (after 4PM Tue, 702-720-7742) for more information.
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Upcoming schedule, announcements and points of interest:
- Our next meeting will be Tuesday, July 29, 2025
- Congratulations to Steve Babayoff for winning 10 in a row with his second entry into the 1000-to-1 club on July 22, 2025!
- You can always email us at lasvegasbackgammon@gmail.com.
- Don't forget to check out our facebook page for stories insights and pictures! Las Vegas Backgammon Facebook
- if you can't join us in person, but still want to play, there is plenty of action on Backgammon Galaxy
Maxakuli participants and matches |
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The 2024 Maxakuli Cup Participants
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Dennis McFarlin and Rob Thewes
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Ron Wertheim and Tom Elgas
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Steve Babayoff and Jack Cohen
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Al Hodis and Tony Anton
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On July 22, 2025 we had 16 players in attendance.
- Bracket #1 (16): 1/2-Dennis McFarlin 1/2-Paul Wurmbrand
- Bracket #2 (8): 1-Jack Cohen 2-Loretta Bernards
- Bracket #3 (8): 1/2-Ron Wertheim 1/2-Tony Anton
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Congratulations to Tony Anton for winning the 2024 Maxikuli cup! Tony has won the Maxakuli Cup Championship four times!
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Round #1
- Rob Thewes def Dennis McFarlin
(11 - 9)
- Tony Anton def Al Hodis
(11 - 2)
- Steve Babayoff def Jack Cohen
(11 - 0)
- Ron Wertheim def Tom Elgas
(11 - 8)
Round #2 (semi-finals)
- Tony Anton def Rob Thewes
(11 - 8)
- Steve Babayoff def Ron Wertheim
(11 - 9)
Round #3 (finals)
- Tony Anton def Steve Babayoff
(11 - 8)
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United States Backgammon Rules - Updated 2024.
Summary of USBGF Rules Changes for 2024.
Las Vegas Backgammon Club Rules - Updated for 2025.
End of Night Rules (Time Crunch) - Updated for 2024.
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2025 Standings -
July 22
Top 8 qualify for the LVBC Tournament of Champions
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| 1. | Ron Wertheim | 302.5 |
| 2. | Dennis McFarlin | 296.5 |
| 3. | Steve Babayoff | 274.0 |
| 4. | Tony Anton | 268.0 |
| 5. | Paul Wurmbrand | 249.5 |
| 6. | Tom Elgas | 225.5 |
| 7. | Rob Thewes | 212.0 |
| 8. | Jack Cohen | 211.5 |
| 9. | Ash Boorboor | 201.5 |
| 10. | Tom Horowitz | 199.5 |
| July Month Standings: |
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| 1. | Steve Babayoff | 50.0 |
| 2. | Tony Anton | 44.0 |
| 3. | Dennis McFarlin | 36.5 |
| 4. | Jim Tighi | 34.5 |
| 5. | Paul Wurmbrand | 33.5 |
| 6. | Ron Wertheim | 31.0 |
| 7. | Jack Cohen | 29.0 |
| 8. | Rob Thewes | 26.0 |
2025 season ends on Dec. 22.
Maxakuli Cup will be on Wed., Dec. 23.
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Player of the month for past 12 months
| May 2025 | Peter Bouman | 48.0 |
| Apr 2025 | Tom Elgas | 62.0 |
| Mar 2025 | Ash Boorboor | 43.0 |
| Feb 2025 | Tony Anton | 43.0 |
| Jan 2025 | Ron Wertheim | 45.5 |
| Dec 2024 | Dennis McFarlin | 40.5 |
| Nov 2024 | Dennis McFarlin | 45.5 |
| Oct 2024 | Dennis McFarlin | 56.0 |
| Sep 2024 | Al Hodis | 44.5 |
| Aug 2024 | Steve Babayoff | 48.5 |
| Jul 2024 | Rob Thewes | 57.5 |
| Jun 2024 | Brian Hoeft | 42.0 |
| May 2024 | Al Hodis | 54.0 |
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1000 to 1 Club 2025
Club members winning 10 or more matches in a row in 2025
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| Jul 22 | Steve Babayoff | 10 |
| Jun 17 | Peter Bouman | 11 |
| Mar 11 | Dennis McFarlin | 15 |
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VegasBG 1000 to 1 Club Members
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