- 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:
- Join us for the 2026 season. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- You can always email us at lasvegasbackgammon@gmail.com.
- Congratualations to Mary Franks winning 10 matches in a rows. The first 1000-to-1 Club entry this year.
- 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
- As always, the Las Vegas Backgammon club is especially grateful for the directorship of Tony Anton.
Ready for the Championship, the players take a moment for a photo.
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| Players from left: Tony Anton, Steve Babayoff, Ron Wertheim, Tom Elgas, Ash Boorboor, Rob Thewes, Paul Wurmbrand and Dennis McFarlin |
On January 27, 2026 we had 18 players in attendance.
- Bracket #1 (16): 1/2-Paul Wurmbrand 1/2-Tom McEvoy
- Bracket #2 (8): 1-Ron Wertheim 2-Rob Thewes
- Bracket #3 (8): 1/2-Jack Cohen 1/2-Tony Anton
- Bracket #4 (8): 1/2-Dennis McFarlin 1/2-Ron Wertheim
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Congratulations to Ron Wertheim for winning the 2025 Maxikuli cup! Ron has won the Maxakuli Cup Championship two times!
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Round #1
- Dennis McFarlin def Rob Thewes
(11 - 1)
- Steve Babayoff def Tony Anton
(11 - 7)
- Paul Wurmbrand def Ash Boorboor
(11 - 7)
- Ron Wertheim def Tom Elgas
(11 - 7)
Round #2 (semi-finals)
- Steve Babayoff def Dennis McFarlin
(11 - 9)
- Ron Wertheim def Paul Wurmbrand
(11 - 8)
Round #3 (finals)
- Ron Wertheim def Steve Babayoff
(11 - 3)
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United States Backgammon Rules - Updated 2024.
Summary of USBGF Rules Changes for 2024.
Las Vegas Backgammon Club Rules - Updated for 2026.
End of Night Rules (Time Crunch) - Updated for 2024.
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2026 Standings -
January 27
Top 8 qualify for the LVBC Tournament of Champions
| Year Standings: |
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| 1. | Ron Wertheim | 61.0 |
| 2. | Mary Franks | 51.0 |
| 3. | Paul Wurmbrand | 47.5 |
| 4. | Jack Cohen | 46.0 |
| 5. | Dennis McFarlin | 42.5 |
| 6. | Tom Elgas | 31.0 |
| 7. | Tony Anton | 29.0 |
| 8. | Rob Thewes | 25.0 |
| 9. | Ariel Shefer | 22.5 |
| 9. | Jim Tighi | 22.5 |
| January Month Standings: |
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| 1. | Ron Wertheim | 51.0 |
| 2. | Jack Cohen | 43.0 |
| 2. | Mary Franks | 43.0 |
| 4. | Paul Wurmbrand | 42.5 |
| 5. | Dennis McFarlin | 38.5 |
| 6. | Tom Elgas | 31.0 |
| 7. | Tony Anton | 29.0 |
| 8. | Rob Thewes | 25.0 |
| January Month Standings: |
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| 1. | Mary Franks | 36.0 |
| 2. | Jack Cohen | 34.0 |
| 3. | Ron Wertheim | 32.0 |
| 4. | Dennis McFarlin | 26.5 |
| 5. | Paul Wurmbrand | 26.0 |
| 6. | Tom Elgas | 24.0 |
| 7. | Jim Tighi | 21.5 |
| 8. | Ariel Shefer | 20.5 |
2026 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
| Dec 2025 | Ash Boorboor | 37.5 |
| Nov 2025 | Paul Wurmbrand | 47.5 |
| Oct 2025 | Dennis McFarlin | 50.0 |
| Sep 2025 | Paul Wurmbrand | 52.0 |
| Aug 2025 | Rob Thewes | 44.5 |
| Jul 2025 | Tony Anton | 55.5 |
| Jun 2025 | Peter Bouman | 53.5 |
| 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 |
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1000 to 1 Club 2026
Club members winning 10 or more matches in a row in 2026
VegasBG 1000 to 1 Club Members
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