Kaplan Wins ACS Tourney
Style Returns to Backgammon

Wendy Kaplan of Deerfield, Illinois has won the 2008 Anti-Cruelty Society Backgammon Invitational. The event, a flashback to the stylish backgammon affairs of the past, fielded 16 players at the stately Ambassador East Hotel in Chicago on Saturday, June 14. Bill Davis directed the “jacket and tie required” tournament which raised $2100 for the ACS . . .

ACS champ Wendy Kaplan shows off her $300 trophy. Runner-up Greg Merriman is a good sport.

Tournament director Bill Davis at left. At right is Anti-Cruelty Society Acting President David Dinger.

Bob Zavoral defeated Nora Luna Righter to claim First Consolation prize money.

Byfield's Lounge in the Ambassador East Hotel was very accommodating to the well-dressed players.

Champion Wendy Kaplan was all smiles after winning the title. That's Yamin Yamin looking on.

Auctioneer Phil Simborg makes his move as wife Randee looks on.

Scott Casty and friend relax with a glass of wine during a break between matches.

TV High Stakes Poker player Fred Chamanara battles Nora Luna Righter in an early round.

All of the players and guest enjoyed a gourmet dinner in Chicago's historic Pump Room.

Read the entire Tourney report in the Jul/Aug Point. Order HERE.