With Boston next on the calendar, the circuit is already pointing south for November. The 3rd Miami Open takes over the Hilton Miami Aventura, 2885 NE 191st Street, from November 17 to 23, 2026, with Avi Cohen producing and Ben Friesen as head director. Seven days, a full ABT schedule, and a fresh set of fantasy decisions for you.
All three Bet On Gammon contests for Miami are open now. They are free to play with virtual points only: no entry fee, no wagering, no cash prizes. Our fantasy contests are not run or endorsed by the USBGF or the tournament organisers.
The three contests and their locks
Each lineup locks at the earliest official play time for that event, taken from the dated USBGF timetable. Later rounds don't push the deadline back.
Super Jackpot (Miami Masters Jackpot)
Wed Nov 18, 7:30 PM EST
Draft this team View contest detailsABT Open (Main Event)
Fri Nov 20, 11:00 AM EST
Draft this team View contest detailsWWB Women's Cup
Sun Nov 22, 12:00 PM EST
Draft this team View contest detailsA note on names. Super Jackpot is our usual fantasy category. Miami's 2026 schedule runs two separate jackpots: the Mega Jackpot and the Masters Jackpot. Our Super Jackpot slot covers the Masters Jackpot. The Mega Jackpot is a different event and isn't scored here.
Same rules you already know
- Pick six different players under the 50,000 FC salary cap.
- Name one captain, who scores 1.5× points.
- At most two former Monte Carlo World Champions, and at most three players priced above 9,000 FC.
- Sign in with email and accept the free-play terms before you submit. You can edit until the lock.
The draft pools are deliberately broad. No 2026 Miami entry list has been verified yet, so every player is marked unconfirmed, and you can still pick them. We never swap players automatically. The WWB pool only includes players on our maintained list of documented women's-event participants.
What the new history badge proves
Look for the small clock chip marked 2025 beside some names. It means that player appears in the USBGF's published placers for the same 2025 Miami division, for example "Miami 2025 · Super Jackpot". It shows a past result, nothing more. It doesn't mean they've entered in 2026, and it doesn't add fantasy points or change prices. The USBGF page lists placers, not the full field, so plenty of 2025 players have no badge.
2025 Miami champions
| 2025 event | Winner | Runner-up | Field |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABT Open | Petko Kostadinov | David Wells | 97 players + 37 rebuys |
| Super Jackpot | Kit Woolsey | Ethan Wen | 48 |
| WWB Cup | Amber Callahan | Jeanna Kish | 24 |
| Mega Jackpot (separate event) | Steve Sharokh | Masayuki Mochizuki | 16 |
These 2025 results provide context only. They do not confirm any player’s 2026 registration. Last Chance went to Lynda Clay, ahead of David Winn.
Two different sign-ups
Playing in the tournament and playing fantasy are separate. To compete in Aventura, register with the organisers through the official Miami Open registration page. To pick a fantasy lineup, use the contest links above. It's free and you don't need to attend. New to the game? Start with our Beginner's Guide to Backgammon, then come back and draft.
