Sydney Backgammon hosted its annual Christmas Open on Sunday 4th December 2006.

17 players competed in two competitions. Alex Falon triumphed over Daniel Mayoh in the main event. Here are the results followed by some photos:

$50 Tournament
Winner $500..... Alex Falon
Runner-up $200.... Daniel Mayoh
(at 8-8 Alex and Daniel decided to split $400 winner $300 RU)

Semi-finalists $50 each.... Darren O'Shaughnessy and Ivor Bitel

$20 Tournament
Winner $120.... Jay Deva
Runner-up $40... Gabby Nagata

Best Dressed
Winner Bottle of wine.... Eva Bitel

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Alex Falon of Sydney (left) holds up a winning finger in lieu of the trophy (which wasn't ready in time!)... Dan Mayoh looks pleased with his day's work
$20 Tournament winner Jay Deva with runner-up Gabby Nagata
"Best Dressed" winner Eva Bitel (left) with organiser Mimi "TrueBlue" Belleli	Plenty of yummy food was available