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y Schedule of Events THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26TH REGISTRATION-GRAND BALLROOM FOYER 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM You are cordially invited to play bridge to your heart?╟╓s content amid the luxury of Las Vegas?╟╓ leading Resort Hotel! Here?╟╓s an exciting opportunity .to play in the Sands international bridge competi- tion. Enjoy the stimulation of pitting your skills against bridge players from all over the world. And, when you?╟╓re not playing ... the fun-full atmosphere of the sands awaits you. Dine in one of five great res- taurants! See the world?╟╓s most famous entertainers in two exciting show places ?╟÷the Copa Room and Celebrity Theatre! Every minute of every day will be filled with fun and action. DINNER 7:15 PM to 9:30 PM The famous Sands Copa dinner show. After the show, Tournament Judge Alfred Sheinwold will explain details of the tournament and will answer questions. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27TH & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28TH QUALIFYING MATCHES-GRAND BALLROOM 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29TH KNOCKOUT MATCHES FOR FINALISTS CONSOLATION MATCHES FOR NON-FINALISTS GRAND BALLROOM 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM MONDAY, OCTOBER 30TH THE LAST MATCH OR THE LAST TWO MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED THIS DAY. GRAND BALLROOM 12:00 Noon to end of last match 1966 winners. Ivan Erdos of Los Angeles and Tobias Stone of New York hold trophy awarded for win- ning 1st annual International Bridge Tournament. On hand to award the winners their $13,360 first place check were, from left: Alfred Shein- wold, Tournament Judge; Andy Luther, vice president, U.S. Playing Card Co.; Sandy Waterman, Sands co-owner; Jack Entratter, Sands president; the winners; and Carl Cohen, Sands vice president. ?√ßMl Prizes INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT 1st Prize .................$10,000 2nd Prize ................. 4,000 3rd & 4th Prizes (each) .... 1,500 CONSOLATION TOURNAMENT All entrants except those who qualify for knockout matches are eligible to play. The idea is to give you another try at prize money if you were unsuccessful in the main tournament. 1st Prize.....................$1,500 2nd Prize....................... 750 3rd & 4th Prizes (each)......... 375 SWEEPSTAKES AWARD All pairs who purchase an optional Sweep- stakes Award ticket for $100 (per pair) are eligible for these cash prizes: 1st Prize .....................40% 2nd Prize......................20% 3rd & 4th Prizes (each)..... 10% 5th thru 8th Prizes (each)... 5% SCHEDULE OF FEES Entry (per pair)...............$ 100 Sweepstakes Ticket (per pair)..$100 Entry fees may be paid in advance or upon arrival. >s':\ Rules / Regulations Only guests of the Sands Hotel are eligible to compete. All entries are subject to approval by the Director and Tournament Judge. mr. Alfred sheinwold, interna- tionally recognized authority on Con- tract Bridge and syndicated writer for 400 newspapers all over the world, will be the official judge of the 2nd Annual International Bridge Tourna- ment. All decisions made by Mr. Sheinwold are final and binding upon all players and actions in the Tourna- ment. The International Laws of Contract Bridge apply. Only rubber bridge will be played. A pair may play at most three non- standard bidding conventions. ?╟úStandard?╟Ñ bidding conventions will be posted on the walls and described in a special booklet given to each contestant. Single entries will be accepted and the tournament management will make every effort to get you a satisfactory partner. To enter, complete blank on reverse side, tear off and mail.