Events

The Championship Division of the ABT Main Event is a double elimination format with a progressive consolation. The main prize pool will generally award prizes to 12-15% of entries. The side pool will award two prizes; one to the furthest finisher in the main/fighter bracket, and one to the furthest finisher in the consolation bracket.

$300 Entry Fee, 100% Return; Optional $100 Side Pool.

11 Point Matches in the Main & Fighter Brackets;
9 Point Matches in the Consolation Bracket

Eligibility – Everyone is welcome to play in the championship division. 

The Intermediate Division of the ABT Main Event is a double elimination format with a progressive consolation. The main prize pool will generally award prizes to 15-20% of entries. The side pool will award two prizes; one to the furthest finisher in the main/fighter bracket, and one to the furthest finisher in the consolation bracket.

$150 Entry Fee, 100% Return; Optional $50 Side Pool.

9 Point Matches in the Main & Fighter Brackets; 
7 Point Matches in the Consolation Bracket

Eligibility – Generally players with a PR >8, win percentage <58% in intermediate & advanced division events, and not having cashed in > 20% of intermediate and advanced division events entered. All entries subject to eligibility committee approval.

The Limited Division of the ABT Main Event is a double elimination format with a fresh draw consolation and progressive last chance. 

$30 Entry Fee, 100% Return; Optional $10 Side Pool.

5 Point Matches.

Eligibility – This event is for advanced beginners. Entrants should have some experience playing backgammon tournaments, but limited winnings/placements. Experienced players with PR < 15 should play the intermediate division.

Part of the Player’s Cup point race, this event is a swiss style 5 round event. The winner(s) will receive a share of a legacy iron star and points towards the annual point race and prizes.

There is a separate $80 registration fee for this event which covers recording, transcription, BMAB, Player’s Cup, and director fees.

$150 Entry Fee, 100% return. Optional $50 & $100 side pools for best record and best PR.

ONE START TIME – The Super Jackpot is a single elimination event. Pre-registration is required as this event will run with 8, 12, or 16 players. 25% of the field will place in this event.

$1000 Entry Fee, 95% return. Optional $300 side pool.

13 Point Matches. No re-entries.

ONE START TIME – The Michigan Masters Jackpot is a single elimination event. Pre-registration is required. This event will fill to 32 entries. 12.5% of the field will place in this event.

$500 Entry Fee, 90% return. Optional $200 side pool.

11 Point Matches. No re-entries.

ONE START TIME – The Stoller Amateur Jackpot is a single elimination event. Pre-registration is required. 12.5% of the field will place in this event.

Eligibility – Entrants should play >5.5 PR and must not have a BMAB title of M2 or better. Other factors, such as win percent, recent placements, etc. will be considered when determining eligibility.

$250 Entry Fee, 85% return. Optional $100 side pool.

9 Point Matches. No re-entries.

ONE START TIME – The Intermediate Jackpot is a single elimination event. Pre-registration is required. 12.5% of the field will place in this event.

Eligibility – Entrants should play >8.0 PR and must not have a BMAB title of A1 or better. Other factors, such as win percent, recent placements, etc. will be considered when determining eligibility.

$100 Entry Fee, 80% return. Optional $50 side pool.

9 Point Matches. No re-entries.

The Open Doubles event is a single elimination event. Two entrants will partner up to compete against other teams. Pre-registration is required. This event will fill to 32 entries. A partner is required, no single player teams allowed.

$200 Entry fee, 85% return; Optional $100 side pool.

7 Point matches. No re-entries.

The Limited Doubles event is a single elimination event. Two entrants will partner up to compete against other teams. A partner is required, no single player teams allowed.

Eligibility – No open division ABT players can play in the limited doubles. 

$100 Entry fee, 80% return; Optional $50 side pool.

7 Point matches. No re-entries.

This event will be G2 format, meaning all participants will play a match and the winners will enter the main bracket while the non-winners will enter the consolation bracket. After the play in round both brackets are single elimination.

Women that place in the ABT divisions may not be eligible to participate in this event. Tournament staff will do their best to include all entrants if the schedule can reasonable accommodate.

$50 Entry Fee, 80% Return. Optional $20 Side Pool. $250 Added.

Side events include:

Warm-Up Tournament – 7:00 pm Wednesday
Summer Freeze-Out – 8:00 pm Thursday
Judy Field Memorial Blitz – Continuous entries starting 12:30 Thursday
Emil Mortuk Seniors – Continuous entries starting 1:00 Thursday
Prince Barlow Juniors – Continuous entries starting 1:00 Thursday
Frank Talbot Newcomer Freeroll – 7:30 pm Friday
Greg Merriman Firecracker Jackpots – 8:00 pm Saturday
After Tourney Tournament – 6:00 pm Sunday