American Go E-Journal

The AGA and the Las Vegas Go Club are hosting a two-day, four-round AGA-rated go tournament as part of MSI’s second Las Vegas Mind Sports Festival in December. The festival also features chess, scrabble and Magic: The Gathering, Dec. 7-8 at the Palazzo. To register or find out more information, contact Andy Okun at president@usgo.org. “It was a fun event back in July and should be better this time,” said Okun. “Lots of gamers in attendance and we even had the chance to teach go to some kids and some chess players.” Arrive by 9:30 a.m. Saturday, rounds at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. $100 top prize, others based on attendance. Best hat worn by a go player wins a box of Bendicks Bittermints.