The Nevada Backgammon Association has released the schedule for this year’s Nevada State Backgammon Tournament. The tournament is scheduled for April 15th through the 19th at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas.

To participate, players must bring their own backgammon board and digital clock to the tournament. Along with the main tournament there will also be side events. The following will be available at the competition: Blitz Event, Mini-Match Event, Doubles Tournament, Super Jackpot, Limited Jackpot, Open Jackpot, Seniors Tournament, $50 Jackpot for Beginners,
Saturday $100 Jackpot, Saturday $300 Jackpot and the After Tournament Tournament.

Registration fees and entry fees vary for level of skill and event. There are three levels of skill available during the competition: Championship, Intermediate and Beginner. Registration and side events will begin on the fifteenth and the main tournament will begin on the 16th.

Players have until March 25th to pre-register. More information can be found about the Nevada State Backgammon Tournament at their website.






- 2009-03-06