Great Bridge Links

04/06/2025

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.

ACBL expands online masterpoint games beyond BBO, adding new platforms and increasing player choice and competition.

20/05/2025

A lighthearted look at the funny side of bridge. This collection includes one-liners, jokes, and classic cartoons from bridge players and writers around the world. Perfect for a quick laugh between hands.

https://greatbridgelinks.com/cheer-bridge-humour-jokes/

08/05/2025

Hop Aboard the Bridge Technology Train: Your Front-Row Seat to the Future of Bridge Software

https://greatbridgelinks.com/hop-aboard-the-bridge-technology-train-your-front-row-seat-to-the-future-of-bridge-software/

06/05/2025

The World Bridge Team Championships bring together top national teams from around the world to compete in four major events: the Bermuda Bowl, Venice Cup, d’Orsi Trophy, and Wuhan Cup.

https://greatbridgelinks.com/world-bridge-team-championships-overview/

01/05/2025

Are your cards sticky with snack grease and finger oils? Restore them to usefulness with these card cleaning tips. This was a fun article to write - every time I write one of these articles it brings back so many good memories!

Wondering how to clean your old playing cards? Discover easy and safe methods for cleaning both plastic and paper cards using household items.

20/04/2025

20/04/2025

The Su***de King (and Other Card Nicknames) - Playing Cards have a rich history giving enough time to come up with sayings and nicknames for practically every card in the deck. Let's take a look -

A look at popular playing card nicknames and superstitions, including the Su***de King, Beer Card, and the Devil's Bedpost.

03/04/2025

The term ‘Podcast’ was first coined in 2004 when an app called iPodder brought internet radio streams to the iPod. Daily Source Code by Adam Curry was the first-ever podcast, broadcast just one year prior. Here’s a list of BRIDGE PODCASTS & where to find them.

Favourite bridge podcasts for your audio bridge library.

03/04/2025

Adam Parrish’s Leveling Up project is an initiative to improve his bridge game through deliberate practice, data tracking, expert interviews, and community involvement—all while inviting others to follow along and join in. Are you ready to level up your game?

https://greatbridgelinks.com/level-up-with-adam-parrish/

09/03/2025

The first-ever WBF World Tour Final is happening March 12–13 at the Memphis NABC! 🎉 The world’s top 16 pairs will battle it out for the Jan Kamras Trophy in this historic event. Who will claim the title? Follow along on RealBridge with live coverage!

The WBF World Tour is a global bridge circuit uniting top bridge partnerships in elite competition - learn the history, format, and details of the inaugural 2024 WBF World Tour Final

27/02/2025

Fun!

Clear the Dungeon! Mark S. Ball designs amazing games that use a classic deck of playing cards, many of which are solo card games. In this game you are a monster exterminator hired by the King to rid his castle of dangerous creatures.

https://giftsforcardplayers.com/clear-the-dungeon-a-solo-card-game/