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Archive footage from the world of bridge
Archival footage might be the closest that one can get to stepping into a time machine (until we officially know that one has been invented). Many bridge games, events, and iconic matches have been immortalized in film clips and television episodes – and today, we get to view it. Thanks to the wonder of YouTube,…
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The appearance of tricks in other card games
The appearance of bidding and tricks in bridge are some of the aspects that help the game to stand out from others played with a card deck. Tournament poker players don’t count the tricks in their hand. But the trick isn’t exclusive to bridge. Sometimes also referred to as the “pack”, the trick also makes…
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BBO Prime bidders challenge: Hands of the month #7
—- SUBMISSIONS CLOSED – ARCHIVED HANDS —- Here are the hands for July. Have a think about the problems below and send your answers to [email protected]. Entries close on June 28th. Please also include your name, your BBO ID and your location (city/country) when you email your answers. Prime subscribers will be able to see…
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