Othello^® Bulletin
The Official Newsletter for Othello Licensees And Players

 Issue 341

HTML Edition

September 5, 2007 

Tournament
Prizes

First Place
US$ 3,000

Second Place
US$ 1,500

Third Place
US$ 750

Fourth Place
US$ 250

Tournament

Schedule

Wed., November 28
Welcome Reception

Thu., November 29
First Round

Fri., November 30
Second Round

Sat., December 1
Final Round
Game Demos
Victory Dinner

31^st World Othello Championship
in Athens

The official site for the 31^st Annual World Othello Championship will be the Hotel Stanley in Athens, Greece on November 28 - December 1, 2007.
 

The Tournament will be sponsored by Anjar Co., MegaHouse Corporation and Mattel. The Tournament Director will be Benkt Steentoft, (see Benkt's biography below).
 

The Hotel Stanley is centrally located and is perfectly suited for the WOC. We will enjoy the Conference facilities for the actual tournament play. In addition to its beautiful facilities, it is nearby many restaurants, galleries, and popular nightclubs. Visit the hotel's official website for more details. For those interested in staying at this hotel, we have reserved a block of rooms at discounted prices. Please refer to the World Othello Tournament when making room reservations.
 

In addition to the cash prizes, Trophies will be awarded to the First through Fourth Place Winners and Team Trophies will go to each member of the winning country. The Champion will have his or her name permanently inscribed in the rotating Othello Trophy, alongside the previous 30 World Othello Champs.

The Welcome Reception will be held at the Hotel Stanley on Wednesday, November 28th from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. In keeping with tradition, first round pairings will be drawn at the Reception.

Lunch will be served at the Tournament Site for all players and official guests on Thursday, November 29th and Friday, November 30th and on Saturday, December 1st for finalists and working staff.

Anjar recommends Expedia.com for the least expensive and most convenient way to book your stay in Athens. Use the form below to make air, hotel and car reservations at the best prices currently available. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Benkt Steentoft.

More information about World Othello Championship 2007 Athens will be found at World Othello Federation homepage and World Othello Championship 2007 homepage.

 

 

All those wishing to participate in the 31st World Othello Championship or be a table referee are asked to please contact:

Benkt Steentoft
Email

Tournament Director

Benkt Steentoft, will direct the 31^st World Othello Championship in Athens.

Benkt has played Othello since 1986, and represented Sweden in the 2001 WOC in New York, and he was Tournament Director 27th World Othello Championship in Stockholm and in 29th World Othello Championship in Reykjavik. He's devoted himself to spreading Othello to new players, and he spends a great deal of time doing so. He is one of the creators behind the World Othello Federation and president since 2005.

In addition to Othello, he works as a personal assistant. Benkt enjoys good food (especially gourmet cheeses), games, poetry, Psychobilly Music, as well as spending time with his family and friends. He lives in a rather large family of eight, which consists of 6 children besides Benkt and his girlfriend.

If you plan to attend the 31st World Othello Championship Tournament as a player or a table referee, please contact Benkt Steentoft at email.

Attention all Othello Associations: Please send all  result information for qualifying and national championships. Read the information about registration of players at www.worldothellofederation.com/woc2007/.