While bridge demands a steady unfolding of hidden information, backgammon forces you to embrace uncertainty with every roll. Few masters have straddled both worlds — but figures like Billy Eisenberg, Oswald Jacoby, and Kit Woolsey did, showing that the line between deduction and chance is thinner than we often assume.
Category: Bridge Stories
Bridge War mixes the smart teamwork of Bridge with the quick action of War. It is easy to learn, fun to play, and works perfectly at the table or online. Grab your cards or jump online and see if you can win the battle for seven tricks.
Confessions of a Bridge Addict blends Joey Silver’s stories from decades of competitive bridge. Co-authored with John Carruthers, the book is part memoir, part bridge diary, filled with lessons, humour, and glimpses of a life spent at the table.
The 2025 eBridge Cup is an online bridge tournament running from September to November. Open to all players on BBO and Funbridge, the event features $15,000 in prizes, federation points, and a multi-stage format leading to the Finals.
Starting July 1, 2025, ACBL members will be able to earn masterpoints on three additional online platforms. This move ends a long-standing exclusive focus on BBO and is expected to open the door to innovation, competition, and broader access to online bridge.
A recent Bridge Winners discussion sparked by Larry Cohen highlights how bridge writers are rethinking the use of gendered pronouns. From tradition and grammar rules to clarity and inclusion, the conversation reflects broader shifts in language and community values.
The World Bridge Federation officially welcomes Uganda as a member opening opportunities for its 500‑strong player community in both regional and global competition. (Photo Source X: @UgandaBridge1)
SPARK! 2025 is a grassroots online auction where bridge pros donate their time to support youth programs, mentorship, and travel for junior players through the ACBL Educational Foundation.
Like most card games, Bridge is a social game. And, like poker, you want to have your emotions in check and your “game face” perfectly developed by the time you’re sitting down to play.
All aboard the Bridge Technology Train! This free Zoom series introduces innovative bridge tools like Bridge Owl, BridgeComposer, and more. Meet the developers, ask questions, and get hands-on with software designed for teachers, players, and directors.
