THE GOPHER REGIONAL

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And now - we wait. With Minnesota having been selected to host the Summer NABC in 2026, we're utilizing all of the resources that have made the Gopher Regional as successful as it's been to make the NABC next July another terrific tournament. The Minnesota Gopher Regional is on hiatus for one year, but will be taking place in May 2027 - keep an eye on this page for updates when we get closer.  And we'll see you at the NABC in July of 2026! PREVIOUSLY:  The flyer for the 2025 Gopher is just below on this page; click on the flyer to enlarge it and open it in a new window - where you can easily print or view it. Once again, the Gopher will be held at the Crowne Plaza Aire Hotel in Bloomington.  For directions to the hotel, click here.  We are providing a special room rate for Gopher players during the week of play, and you can get that special rate code by using the rate code "MGB" when making your reservation.  We're also providing free parking for all bridge players at the playing site!

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Highlights of this tournament feature:

- Bracketed Team, Open Pairs, and Gold Rush Pairs every day
- 299er Pairs single-session games Monday through Thursday
- Lunch 'N' Learn sessions Monday through Friday
          Discussion of the morning hands Friday
          Bridge lessons Monday through Thursday
- Single-session entries available as a side game alternative
- Players with under 15 masterpoints play for FREE in any event through the Gopher
- Convenient game times of 10am and 2:30pm
- Lunch is included with all Saturday two-session play-through entries

 
  

The Gopher Regional was featured in a WCCO-TV story on combatting loneliness, as bridge playing is such a great social activity!  Check out their story (and a few of our Regional players in front of the mic) by clicking here.

You can find more information, including photos, results, daily bulletins, and more, by checking out the Minnesota Bridge Blog - by clicking here. DAILY BULLETINS issued during the Gopher Regional will be available here as they are published. FULL RESULTS from this year's tournament can be found by clicking here. Keith Thompson [Bloomington] and Nick Fahrer [Sydney AU] from the Bridge Shop Australia are providing some bonus prizes for Gopher players next week with fewer than 15 masterpoints.  It's a great incentive (and reward!) for newer players testing the tournament waters in Bloomington. Newer players will have a chance to collect bridge-themed items such as pens, earrings, shoelaces, keychain holders, tee shirts, socks, playing cards, and bidding wheels.  Eligible players should stop by the Information Desk next week to check it out - and get a special welcome.    We don't know who will be our 2025 Gopher Regional Tournament Champion, but every player at the Gopher is treated like a winner.   A little action from last year's Gopher Regional:             For more photos, daily bulletins, information about the Gopher, and day by day everything during the week, click here!