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Backgammon Clubs Clash Over Fees and Inclusion Initiatives

1/20/2026

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A split emerged in Greenpoint, Brooklyn after members left the NYC Backgammon Club over fees and structure.
The Greenpoint Backgammon Club hosts free game nights, while the NYC Backgammon Club charges $10, and Davenport launched initiatives such as "Girls who Gammon" and "Gays who Gammon" to support underrepresented players.
Davenport, who runs NYC Backgammon Club, attempted to absorb the Greenpoint group but later said the conflict was resolved.

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Story summary

A split emerged in Greenpoint, Brooklyn after members left the NYC Backgammon Club over fees and structure.
The Greenpoint Backgammon Club hosts free game nights, while the NYC Backgammon Club charges $10, and Davenport launched initiatives such as "Girls who Gammon" and "Gays who Gammon" to support underrepresented players.
Davenport, who runs NYC Backgammon Club, attempted to absorb the Greenpoint group but later said the conflict was resolved.