Monthly Archives: September 2023

Gold Points: Online vs Face-to-Face

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Lee Lin

Despite a few proposals and motions to the contrary, there is no distinction between gold pigmented Masterpoints won online versus at a face-to-face tournament. That is, you need 50 gold points to achieve Life Master, and you can mix and … Continue reading →

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NYC Regional Pre-Reg Live, Golden Countess Cup

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Lee Lin

Pre-registration for the NYC Regional is live on ACBL Entry Express. You may cancel up to 24 hours prior to the start of your event for a full refund. However, the system will charge your credit card to confirm your … Continue reading →

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The Easiest Gold Points: Bracketed Round Robin

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Lee Lin

We previously discussed various ways to win Masterpoints online. Today’s post is all about getting gold points, the usual last hurdle for most players to reach Life Master. For most players, 500 Masterpoints is easy enough to reach using clubs … Continue reading →

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