ENTRY AND TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Entry € 250 + Registration € 50. Total € 300
A Double Elimination Tournament until the Quarter Finals of each bracket. Thereafter Top 4 from Main Bracket and Top 4 from Fighters Bracket will play a single Elimination Tournament.
Match length: 13-pts. In Main Bracket, and 9-pts In Fighters Bracket (Quarter Finals , Semi Finals and the Final of Malta Open will all be 13-pts)
Clock Mandatory. – 2 mins. per point + 12 sec. delay time.
Eight prizes (On 32 or 64 player bracket): (35% for Winner/20% for Finalist/12,5% for Semi Finalists/5% for Quarter Finalists. – Trophies expected for the most lucky winners.
200€ Optional Sidepool in Malta Open / In the case of players who get disqualified with the same number of points, the prize is shared (split depends on the number of participants). Two Prizes (70%/30%) NO REG FEE for Sidepool.
- WBGF Tournament Rules applies – You can read the online version here
Entry € 75 + Registration € 25. Total € 100
A Double Elimination Tournament until the Quarter Finals of each bracket. Thereafter Top 4 from Main Bracket and Top 4 from Fighters Bracket will play a single Elimination Tournament.
Match length: 11-pts. In Main Bracket, and 7-pts In Fighters Bracket (Quarter Finals , Semi Finals and the Final of Malta Open will all be 11-pts)
Clock Mandatory. – 2 mins. per point + 12 sec. delay time.
Eight prizes (On 32 or 64 player bracket): (35% for Winner/20% for Finalist/12,5% for Semi Finalists/5% for Quarter Finalists. – Trophies expected for the most lucky winners.
If a player seems over-qualified for the intermediate division, the tournament staff can advise the participator to play in the Championship Division.
- WBGF Tournament Rules applies – You can read the online version here
PLEASE NOTE – THIS WBIF EVENT IS STRICTLY FOR ONLINE QUALIFIERS via WBIF.NET
Entry €150 (10% registration fee) – Best 3 Players of Qualifiers get free entry to final!
Modus: Triple KO Tournament- 11 point matches
Clocks Mandatory and will be set to 22 mins. + 12 sec. delay time.
Five prizes (30%/25%/20%/15%10%) – Trophies for top 3
150€ Optional Sidepool in WBIF FINAL EVENT / In the case of players who get disqualified with the same number of points, the prize is shared (split depends on the number of participants). Two Prizes (70%/30%) NO REG FEE for Sidepool.
- WBGF Tournament Rules applies – You can read the online version here
See the qualified players for year 2024 below :
Entry €200 + Registration €50. Total €250
A Doubles Consultation single elimination tournament, open for everyone. Matches will be played during the whole period of the event and according to the availability of players, but from Sunday morning, the organization may ask a couple to be represented by a single player, if the other part is still engaged at the WBIF Tour Finals, Malta Open or any other event that prevents the player from participating.
Match length: 9-pts.
Clocks Mandatory and will be set to 18 mins. per pair + 15 sec. delay time. (Due to tight schedule, the clock is set to 2min per point. – The clock time may be increased to 3min per point, in the Semi final and Final of this event, depending on the availability of the remaining players and schedule. )
Possible Rebuy Option, depending on amount of teams registered. Decision to be made by the tournament director before start of tournament.
200€ Optional Sidepool in Malta Open / In the case of players who get disqualified with the same number of points, the prize is shared (split depends on the number of participants). Two Prizes (70%/30%) NO REG FEE for Sidepool.
Two prizes (70%/30%) – Trophies for the two best teams in the tournament.
- WBGF Tournament Rules applies – You can read the online version here
Introducing: Backgammon Cash Game Swing!
Step into a world of pure backgammon excitement during the Malta Backgammon Open with our newest concept: Backgammon Cash Game Swing!
Picture yourself walking into a vibrant backgammon casino, where you can wager on your favorite game and face off against various opponents at different stakes. It’s backgammon in its truest form, with all the thrills of the casino setting.
Simply buy your casino chips at the cashier and dive into the action! On Saturday night, experience the pulse-pounding excitement as you play at your chosen stake. After every three games (called a session), you’ll switch to a new opponent, allowing you to meet new players while ensuring you’re not locked into tough matches against the same competitors.
Unlike other swing events (such as Mochy Millions or Poker Gammon), we keep the stakes steady and you can cash out at any time after a session. Get ready for an unforgettable night of gambling at Backgammon at the Saturday Night Swing Backgammon Cash Game Night! The player with the most profit will receive the first-ever High Roller Award!
🕺 The Cash Game Swing Format 🕺
- Cash Games Format: Choose your favorite stake and play cash games all night against different opponents!
- Opponent Switch: After every three single games, switch to a new opponent to prevent being eaten by a shark.
- Cash out your winnings!: You can cash out anytime after a session or continue at the same or different stakes against a new opponent.
(it’s not a backgammon swing tournament whereby only the winners are paid and where stakes are increased, you can play your preferred stake per point and cash out whenever you want to stop!)
💸 Cash Game Rules 💸
- Modern Backgammon Rules Apply: Modern Backgammon rules including the use of the Doubling Cube
- Jacoby Rule: Yes, you can only win gammons or backgammons when the cube is into play.
- Automatic Double: 1 automatic double per game.
- Clock: Not mandatory, on players request.
- Settle your winnings: After each game, you settle the score with your opponent by handing over or receiving chips.
- All-in Rule: When going all-in, you can’t win more than the amount you bet.
🎯 Stakes and Tables 🎯
Choose your stake and join a table!
- €1 per point – Min Buy-In: €16
- €2.5 per point – Min Buy-In: €40
- €5 per point – Min Buy-In: €80
- €10 per point – Min Buy-In: €160
- €25 per point – Min Buy-In: €400
High Rollers: High-rollers can agree on higher stakes per point
💼 Register and Play 💼
- €10 Entry Fee to access the gaming floor
- Sign Up at the cashier and buy chips (cash only).
- Track Your Buy-In and cash out at any time!
- We don’t charge any rake or additional costs
- Rebuys are allowed in between games or after a session.
🏆 Prize for the Top Winner 🏆
- The player who wins the most during the night will receive the Saturday Swing Highroller of the Night Award! (Total cash out minus total buy in)
📋 Etiquette Rules 📋
All modern tournament rules of modern backgammon apply including and not limited to:
- Roll your dice on the right side of the board.
- Don’t roll before your opponent picks up his dice.
- Respect your opponent and deal with losses gracefully.
🎟 How to Sign Up:🎟
- Register and buy in at the cashier before entering the gaming floor. Chips are required to play.
- Entry Fee: €10 (No rake on chips)
- Date: Saturday 2nd of November 2024
- Time: 20.00 till late midnight!
- Location: Salini Resort, Salina Bay, Salina, Malta (Olea Room)
Entry €360 + Registration € 40. Total € 400
A single elimination Super Jackpot
Match Length: 9-points
Clock Preference. – 18 mins. + 12 sec. delay time.
Possible Rebuy Option, depending on amount of players registered. Decision to be made by the tournament director before start of tournament.
200€ Optional Sidepool in Malta Open / In the case of players who get disqualified with the same number of points, the prize is shared (split depends on the number of participants). Two Prizes (70%/30%) NO REG FEE for Sidepool.
Two prizes (70/30%) – Trophy for the finalists
- WBGF Tournament Rules applies – You can read the online version here
Entry € 40 + Registration € 10. Total € 50
A single elimination speed tournament
Match Length: 5-points
Clocks Mandatory and will be set to 2 mins. per player + 10 sec. delay time.
There will be an opportunity for rebuys, depending on the number of participants.
Two prizes (70/30%). – Trophy for the winner!
- WBGF Tournament Rules applies – You can read the online version here
Entry €25
A single elimination tournament where you can win a nice Artgammon or WBGF tournament board
8 Players only.
Match Length: 5-points
Clock Preference. – 10 mins. + 12 sec. delay time.
Possible Rebuy Option, depending on amount of interest from players. Decision to be made by the tournament director during the event as the tournament most likely will run all weekend.
- WBGF Tournament Rules applies – You can read the online version here
Entry €10, €20 or €50
4 or 8 player Jackpots
Match Length: 5/7 -points
Clock Optional. – 10/14 mins. + 12 sec. delay time.
Possible Rebuy Option, depending on amount of players registered. Decision to be made by the tournament director before start of Jackpot.
- WBGF Tournament Rules applies – You can read the online version here