The International Bridge Press Association (IBPA) has announced the return of the 2025 IBPA Awards to their traditional pre-COVID format in Hainan. Read the full announcement, 2025 nominee shortlists, and information about the judging process, the timeline amd the 2027 grand ceremony and tournament.
Category: Bridge Stories
RSVP Bridge is modernizing bridge club management. As an Official ACBL Partner, this cloud-based platform completely replaces the legacy patchwork of desktop software and expensive hardware with an all-in-one, device-friendly ecosystem for digital scoring, automated reservations, and cashless club operations.
From AI-powered bidding “sparring partners” to bridge-themed rogue-like video games, the world of bridge is evolving fast. Alex J. Coyne explores the latest innovations, apps, and technical tools designed to sharpen your game and simplify your scoring in 2026.
BridgeDummy from creator Nir Khutorsky, a member of the Israel Open Bridge Team, aims to bridge the gap between human intuition and mathematical certainty. Utilizing advanced simulation engines to replace bridge intuition with statistical certainty and running player decisions through thousands of simulated deals.
The Honors Bridge Club stands as a legendary fixture in the New York City bridge scene, often described as the “Yankee Stadium of Bridge.” From billionaire regulars like Bill Gates to Hollywood icons like Omar Sharif, the club offers a unique atmosphere where world champions and casual beginners compete under the same roof.
The Junior Bridge Festival Summer 2026 is coming to RealBridge this May and June. This free international tournament is open to players U16 through U31. Read on for the full schedule and entry details.
Streaming your bridge games turns a solitary session at the computer into a shared digital spectacle where every finesse and blunder plays out for a global gallery. From the high-energy matches to the technical deep dives of individual creators, the virtual table is always open and the seats are never empty.
Bridge Base Online has entered a new era with the launch of GIBBO, a neural-network-powered AI designed to think—and bid—like a human. Plus, we look at the new BridgeBase Trainer, a tool for sharpening your skills with daily drills, AI challenges, and performance analytics.
The quiet transformation of bridge into a corporate ecosystem is nearly complete. Today, 52 Entertainment has established a vertical monopoly over the global bridge community.
The legend of the Cumberland Hand stands as the ultimate cautionary tale from the wood-paneled rooms of the Portland Club. Dealt a 33 point hand of near-mathematical perfection, the Duke of Cumberland was baited into a staggering £20,000 wager, only to watch in horror as his opponents took every trick.
