Games
PartyGammon
Known as the king of games, backgammon can trace its roots back to the ancient Mesopotamian game tabula, and it has been played throughout history by the rich and noble.
As with poker, the Group acts as a facilitator for people who want to play backgammon. This means that PartyGammon customers play against one another, rather than against PartyGaming. In return for facilitating these games, PartyGaming charges a commission or 'rake'.
Tournaments are divided into two formats: regular tournaments that are pre-arranged and have a fixed starting time announced on the site, and Sit & Go tournaments that are available 24/7 and just need the required number of players to register in order to begin.
A backgammon tournament is composed of several players. The winner of each round advances to the next round, while the loser is eliminated (single elimination). Knockout matches are played until one player has emerged as the tournament winner.
PartyGammon is included in the Group's poker segment for reporting purposes.
