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You might’ve heard the talk in Bridge circles about something called ‘The Common Game’. But just what the heck is it about? Great Bridge Link’s Alex J. Coyne did some investigating.

Bridge is a game enjoyed by many all over the world. But doesn’t it seem odd that even though it can be played for money in the same way that poker and blackjack are, you’re unable to play bridge through casino websites?

If you’ve become somewhat obsessed with the game of bridge, a deep breath and a card shuffle is in order: It’s okay, you’re not alone! Check out some of these famous (fictional and real-life) famous bridge players.

Did you just see someone cheat at bridge? Or worse, did someone just accuse you of cheating? As you can expect, this is a very sensitive topic and newcomers to the game will appreciate an introduction to cheating at bridge.

Like most card games, Bridge is a social game. And, like poker, you want to have your emotions in check and your “game face” perfectly developed by the time you’re sitting down to play.

The 2016 International Bridge Press Awards Links last updated Feb 2018 George Rosenkranz wins IBPA Personality of the Year 2016 On the occasion of George Rosenkranz’s 100th birthday the IBPA is delighted to name him our Personality of the Year at the IBPA Awards during the World Bridge Games in Poland this September. Also awarded …

Patrick David Jourdain 1942-2016 by John Carruthers, Editor, IBPA Bulletin. August 2016. IBPA President Patrick Jourdain died on July 28 at the age of 73 after a short battle with inoperable pancreatic cancer. Jourdain was the bridge correspondent for London’s The Daily Telegraph since 1992 and had been editor of the IBPA Bulletin from 1982 …

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