The ACBL has changed its policy regarding opening 1NT with a singleton.

From the ACBL website:

Here is the new definition, effective Aug. 1:
“A notrump opening or overcall is natural if, by agreement, it contains no void, at most one singleton which must be the A, K or Q and no more than two doubletons. If the hand contains a singleton, it may have no doubleton.”
This includes hand patterns such as 5-4-3-1, 6-3-3-1 and 4-4-4-1, in addition to those that were previously allowed, such as 4-3-3-3, 5-3-3-2 and 5-4-2-2.

You can read the whole explanation here.

No guidance yet on possible changes to the Alert/Announcement procedure for 1NT openings.

New Features

• Results by Email after the game
• Analysis for selected hands provided on The Common Game website
• Advanced Statistics available at the Common Game website
• The Same Hands are played by all clubs that participate so you can discuss hands with friends and partners around the country

How do I get my results by Email?

Option 1:
Email your ACBL # (typed in subject line) to: FastResultsHelpDesk@gmail.com
(No need for any message in the body of the email)

OR

Option 2:
• Type your ACBL number in the login field on the top right hand corner of the page and click “Login”
• Click on “Modify Profile” on the top right hand corner
• Fill in your ACBL, name and email address in the form
• Click SUBMIT at the bottom of the page
Once you’ve done this, you will receive emailed results after each common game you play in. If you do not see emailed results, be sure to check your spam folder as results often get stuck in the spam folder. If you have any issues signing up, please contact Sara@TheCommonGame.com.

Does the Common Game award extra masterpoints?

No, the Common Game does not award any ACBL masterpoints at all. The Common Game combines scores and puts together an overall game with new winners, but the only ACBL masterpoints awarded are the ones awarded at your local club.

I just want to play. Do I have to worry about The Common Game?

• No, Results will be posted on the internet as usual.
• Nothing about the actual game will be different.
• The Common Game is just an extra feature for those who wish to participate

STaC Week – Sectional Tournament at the Club
SILVER POINTS!

Monday, June 13 – Saturday, June 18th
All Open and 0-499 Games

PLUS Wednesday Afternoon, June 15 499 Swiss Teams 12:30pm

PLUS Friday Evening, June 17 Open Stratified Teams 6:30pm Lite Pizza Supper served at 6:00p

PLUS Saturday Afternoon, June 18 199 Swiss Teams 12:30pm Lite Lunch served at noon

SILVER points at sectional rating
NO Extra Card Fee
Essex Bridge Center will absorb the $1.50 extra required fee per player in in each STaC game.

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Ken’s Monday morning lessons:

Apr. 11    Control Responses to 2C Openings, Cuebidding Aces
Apr. 18    Jacoby 2NT and Splinter Bids

Ken’s previously scheduled May classes have been canceled.

Alan’s Tuesday & Thursday pre-evening game lectures:

Apr. 12     Control Responses to 2C
Apr. 14     Support Doubles
Apr. 19     Control Showing Cuebids
Apr. 21     Penalty Doubles

Meagan’s Saturday Morning Workshops

4/2     2NT Openers and Responses

4/9     2C Openers  and Responses

4/16   Asking for Aces: Blackwood & Gerber

4/23           NO WORKSHOP

4/30   Supervised Play—Trump Hands

Next Team Games:

5/11    Wednesday Afternoon 499 NLM (preregistration required)

5/13    Friday Evening 8 is Enough (preregistration required)