- 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, May 13, 2025
- Starting in June of 2025 initial entries will cost $20..
- 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
- The club will be dark on Tuesday, December 29, 2025
- 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 May 6, 2025 we had 16 players in attendance.
- Tournament #1 (16): 1/2-Dennis McFarlin 1/2-Steve Babayoff
- Tournament #1 (8): 1-Peter Bouman 2-Tony Anton
- Tournament #1 (8): 1/2-Tom Horowitz 1/2-Paul Wurmbrand
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, May 13, 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 -
May 6
Top 8 qualify for the LVBC Tournament of Champions
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| 1. | Dennis McFarlin | 199.0 |
| 2. | Ron Wertheim | 177.5 |
| 3. | Paul Wurmbrand | 173.0 |
| 4. | Steve Babayoff | 163.0 |
| 5. | Tom Elgas | 153.5 |
| 6. | Tony Anton | 152.5 |
| 7. | Tom Horowitz | 140.5 |
| 8. | Jack Cohen | 134.5 |
| 9. | Ash Boorboor | 123.0 |
| 10. | Rob Thewes | 118.0 |
| April Month Standings: |
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| 1. | Tom Elgas | 66.0 |
| 2. | Ron Wertheim | 65.0 |
| 3. | Paul Wurmbrand | 63.5 |
| 4. | Dennis McFarlin | 63.0 |
| 5. | Tom Horowitz | 53.0 |
| 6. | Steve Babayoff | 50.0 |
| 7. | Rob Thewes | 46.5 |
| 8. | Tony Anton | 45.5 |
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
| Mar 2025 | Ash Boorboor | 43.09/td> |
| 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 |
| Apr 2024 | Dennis McFarlin | 51.5 |
| Mar 2024 | Al Hodis | 46.0 |
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1000 to 1 Club 2025
Club members winning 10 or more matches in a row in 2025
VegasBG 1000 to 1 Club Members
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