Welcome to the PokerListings Backgammon Section!
This is the perfect place if you want to start playing backgammon online. Learn all about how to play the world's oldest game by reading our articles about Backgammon Rules and Backgammon Opening Moves.
If you are new to backgammon but familiar with poker, you should also check out our article Backgammon - the Next Poker to get an understanding of what backgammon and poker have in common and what separates the two.
When you are ready test your backgammon skills against opponents from around the world you should read our reviews of the two largest online backgammon operators, BGRoom and PartyGammon.
Please contact us at backgammon@pokerlistings.com with any comments or questions you might have regarding our backgammon section.
BGroom
Launched in July 2006, BGroom has already over 500,000 members and new players are signing up in their 100’s each day .Receive a $5 Welcome Bonus when you join and experience the thrill of online backgammon in the most exciting backgammon room on the net.
PartyGammon
When PartyGaming, owner of the biggest online poker room, expands its online gaming range, not only casino games and bingo are part of the package; a new venue also opens for the online backgammon community. PartyGammon features a full-fledged backgammon client connected to the existing account structure of PartyPoker, which means that you use a single account and a single bankroll for all your online gaming. However, despite good graphics and overall functionality, PartyGammon still awaits the big affluence of players.
Backgammon - the Next Poker
Do you enjoy the fast paced action of heads-up poker? Are you drawn to poker by its element of skill? If you answered yes to both or either of these two questions, playing online backgammon should definitely be on your list of things try. After all, many of the best poker players in the world are also avid backgammon players.
Backgammon vs. Poker
Raising is the most powerful weapon when you're playing poker. Basically, by raising, you tell the other guy: "put up or shut up". Your opponent is forced to either give up the hand or throw in more money when he would rather not do so. Skilled poker players raise a lot and they do it aggressively. It keeps the other players off balance, and forces them to make bad decisions.
Gammon Empire Review
Gammon Empire is part of the largest backgammon network in the world, LogicEmpire, and after only one year online the network has some 650,000 members and no less than 5,000 players can be found on playing at Gammon Empire at any given time. Nice 3D graphics and an easy to use site make this a perfect choice for both backgammon beginners and experts.
Play65 Review
Play65 is part of the world's largest backgammon network, LogicEmpire, and shares its players with Gammon Empire. Currently the network has over 600,000 members and on average some 5,000 players can be found on Play65. Nice 3D graphics and an easy to use, multilingual site make Play65 a perfect choice for backgammon beginners and experts from all over the world.
The History of Backgammon
As the oldest known game in recorded history backgammon has been played by generations of gamblers from all over the world. Throughout history the game has been linked with leaders of ancient civilizations such as Persia, Greece, Rome, and Egypt.
Opening Moves in Backgammon
The opening moves in backgammon have been studied carefully over the years. And after using computer programs, personal skill and intuition most experts now agree on what the best opening move is for every possible combination of the dice.
Backgammon Rules
Backgammon is a game for two players. Unlike chess it doesn't matter which color checkers the players use as either player has the opportunity to make the first move.
Backgammon Variations
A backgammon board is a versatile piece of gaming equipment. You can use it for a wide range of entertaining games, everything from uncomplicated games for children to very intricate games.