Southern Nevada gets two very different backgammon experiences this fall, four weeks apart. One is a free lounge social; the other is a full tournament week with jackpots and side events. If you are planning travel — or just deciding which room suits you — the distinction matters.
September 10: Rolls After Dark, Henderson
Backgammon Social Club presents Rolls After Dark on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Citrus Grill & Lounge, 3440 St Rose Pkwy Suite 7, Henderson, NV 89052. Doors open at 6:00 PM, the room is 21+, and RSVP is free. The venue suggests a $25 minimum spend per person for food and drinks.
- Format: casual backgammon, all skill levels, no serious tournament pressure
- Complimentary beginner lessons on the night
- Mediterranean food and drinks for purchase, shisha, video poker
- Bring your own board if you have one
This is the entry point. No entry fee, no rating implications, no bracket — a social evening designed to get more people playing on real boards.
October 7–12: 2026 Las Vegas Open
Four weeks later the 2026 Las Vegas Open Backgammon Tournament runs October 7–12, 2026 at the AC Hotel by Marriott Las Vegas Symphony Park. This is the competitive side of the calendar — a multi-day tournament week rather than a single evening.
Verified features on the official NVBG listing include:
- $2,500 Super Jackpot
- WWB Women's Cup
- Players Cup (BMAB)
- Doubles
- Sunday exhibition match with Mochy
Entry details, division structures and schedules are published by the organizer; check the official NVBG page before booking, as tournament programs are subject to change.
Which one is for you?
- Never played on a real board: start at Rolls After Dark on September 10.
- Want serious matches and a title on the line: the Las Vegas Open in October.
- Local and curious about the scene: the September social is free and low-commitment.
- Travelling in for backgammon: October gives you a week of play in one hotel.
- Doing both: use September to shake off the rust and meet players you will see again in October.
Follow the circuit on Bet on Gammon
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