Scrabble Tournament Draws 450 Players From 30 Countries to Bangkok
A $10,000 top prize attracted roughly 450 competitors from 30 countries to Bangkok for consecutive matches over the weekend. The event took place at an unspecified venue in the Thai capital.
slate.comA $10,000 top prize brought some 450 serious Scrabblers from 30 countries to Bangkok over the weekend for back-to-back matches. The gathering featured multiple rounds of competitive play among participants representing nations across several continents.
Organizers scheduled the matches consecutively across the weekend period. No additional prize amounts or specific match outcomes were reported. The tournament occurred in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.
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