The Backgammon in Houston Texas

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The popularity of backgammon in unites states, can be seen in one particular State: Texas as it always seems to be full of backgammon events throughout the year. Since the 90’s, many groups and associations have been created in Texas. One of the most know of these is the Houston Backgammon Club which was formed around March 2001. Houston Backgammon VIP Club is the dream child of Tom Wright, who organizes both major and minor tournaments throughout the calendar year.

Most tournaments take place at 1 PM on the 2nd Saturday of every month with the minor ones taking place every Thursday at 6 PM. To compliment these events entertainment and refreshments are catered for with a bottle of cold beer the number one request. Interested players can find event information including admission fees for the tournaments with an average being of for the Major 9pts with 7pt consolation and $10 or $20 optional side pools. The minors are 7pts single elimination; no consolation: Calcutta auction.

The Houston Backgammon VIP Club is situated at 14147 Lost Meadow Lane, Houston, Texas, USA- 77079. You may contact them over voice at 281-556-0428 and electronic mail at tomw64@hotmail.com

be the First ! The Houston Backgammon VIP Club welcomed 2003 with a lot of ‘firsts’! First tournament of the year; first tournament at the new place, (Sans one’s West Oaks Bar); and first tournament to reach the 32-player limit. But every joy has some sorrow behind! A lot of players had to be turned away even after Director Tom Wright’s self – withdrawal. The ‘New Year’s Special’ was really hot and heavy in terms of prize money and the final honours were showered upon Josh Danart, who had won the tournament. Experts say the new 9-point H.B.C. format seemed to suit Josh to a ‘T’.

For those who like to collect facts and figures only Dr. James Bray has ever won two H.B.C. majors in a row in our four plus years of existence in June and July of 2002.

The Houston Backgammon commemorates yearly the loss of the astronauts of the Columbia space shuttle holding a Memorial Backgammon Tournament on February 12, 2005 as tribute. Among the eminent players, Scott Ward won the Houston’s RWB Backgammon Event held on June 10, 2005.

Forthcoming Backgammon events for 2006 organised by the Houston Backgammon Club

Jun 10………Father’s Day Open, Sansone’s Bar, Houston, Texas…….
Jul 8……….Firecracker Classic, Sansone’s Bar, Houston, Texas…..
Aug 5……….Chouette Tournament, West Oaks Bar, Houston, Texas…..
Aug 12………Hot As Hades Open, Sansone’s Bar, Houston, Texas…….
Sep 9……….Red, White & Blue Open, Sansone’s Bar, Houston, Texas
Oct 14………Fall Classic, Sansone’s West Oaks Bar, Houston,
Nov 11………Turkey Trot Open, Sansone’s Bar, Houston, Texas……..
Dec 9……….Tournament of Champions, West Oaks Bar, Houston, Texas.

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