WBA is proud to announce BETFAIR as the new head-sponsor of the "European Backgammon Tour 2012". BETFAIR is the world´s largest betting exchange company and has recently launched its backgammon product.

WBA has also appointed Germany-based LINX CROSSMARKETING GmbH. LINX CROSSMARKETING is an events and marketing company and will be in charge of promoting and running the WBA events as well as coordination with BETFAIR.

BETFAIR, as exclusive online partner, will offer non-stop satellites for each tournament of the EBGT.

For more information about Betfair/EBGT 2012, please visit the EBGT web pages.

After many years of absence on the international backgammon scene, Germany is back !

Many clubs and structures around the country have emerged and are successfully operating. The time is right for a German Masters to take place and offer an international competition.

From 26th to 29th of July, right after Monte-Carlo and the newly revitalized tournament in Cannes, Munich will be the travel destination for backgammon players.

Easy to reach by plane, train and car, Summer in Munch is fantastic. The VITALIS-Hotel, in Munich´s famous nightlife district "Schwabing", offers a special "backgammon" rate of 85€/single and 95 €/double, including breakfast. But room are limited and urgent bookings are encouraged.

This event will be another stop of the prestigious "Betfair/EBGT2012" and the winner will qualify for an entry to the Grand Finale with no deduction from the prize-pool. No deduction applies also to the participation to the Point Race from this tournament: all matches of the Champions division will count towards the Point Race.

Various side-events will be offered (DMP, Doubles, WBA-Board) as well as a specially created "German-Turkish-Friendship-Competition".

The director and staff will welcome you in their typical Bavarian clothes.

Players from Germany, Turkey, Austria, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, USA, Greece, Croatia, Russia, Japan, Netherlands, Belgium, Slovenia, and Iran have announced their attendance. So far, around 100 players are expected.

BETFAIR will be holding non-stop daily qualifiers for the German Masters.

Download your brochure and start making travel plans....

BETFAIR/EBGT 2012 Standings

Point Race standings (after European Pro Championship) can be viewed here.

Winner of each stop will qualify directly for the Grand Finale. The top 7 performers of the Point Race will qualify.

Additionally, the Greek Champion will qualify and the winner of the Swiss Backgammon Challenge (26-29 October in Zurich) will have the option to qualify.

5 more stops to come. Join and qualify for the Grand Finale and 20,000 € prize-pool.

We have recorded 5 matches, including the final match. You can download them as .txt files and analyze them with ExtremeGammon or GNU or Snowie.

The final match between Tobias Hellwag (Germany) and Michihito "michi" Kageyama (Japan) can be downloaded here.

The match between Fuat Erdag (Turkey) and Michihito "michi" Kageyama (Japan) can be downloaded here.

The match between Fuat Erdag (Turkey) and Eli Roymi (Israel) can be downloaded here.

The final match of the European Doubles Championships between Matvey "Falafel" Natanzon (Israel) & Burak Gören (Turkey) vs. Oguz User (Turkey) & Hilmi Göchan (Turkey) can be downloaded here.

The match between Matvey "Falafel" Natanzon (Israel) and Engin Öngel (Turkey/UK) can be downloaded here.

Many thanks to Fuat Erdag and Yancho Hristov for providing the files.

Enjoy the study !

Match recording is now allowed, if equipment is approved by TD and/or Ruling Committee. Please check §3.8 of the General Rules section for the updates.

Download and View O´Laughlin sr./ O´Laughlin jr. vs. Stick Rice / Mochy here.

A new Social Network for Backgammon players and afficionados has recently launched. Please visit the website, sign up and start making friends.

www.BackgammonWorldWide.com

WBA has updated the General Rules in accordance with the Danish Backgammon Federation, The Swedish Backgammon Federation, Backgammon in London, the Japanese Backgammon League.

The new rules will be in effect from March 2010 and will apply on all tournaments of WBA, EBGT (European Backgammon Tour) and WBGT (World Backgammon Tour).

Download and view them here.