The Final

In the final Oengel played better than Bolge and won by 25-21.

The Turks celebrated their champ by big applause after the Dane had missed a double shot in the decisive game.

The final was televised into the big backgammon hall and Abe Mosseri (left), the booky and a most talented backgammon player from New York commented on this match

Jerry Grandell (left) discussed some plays with (from left) Elliott Winslow, Leo Fernandez, Mike Natanzon (nick name=Falafel, vegetable ball) and Snowie 3 (on Elliotts notebook on the table) after winning the Giant Jackpot final against Joel Shiff.
The Giant Jackpot had only an 8 players field.
Three players coming from the quarter entries: Joel Shiff, Ekrem Basdas and Harald Johanni.
Five full entries: Juan Carlos Bizzarrro, Dag Ekmark, Jerry Grandell, Dogan Nevzat and Malcolm Davis.

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