Wiltshire two-day Domino tournament starts tomorrow

Turning Point Sports Club and Dynasty Sports Bar will be buzzing with activity when Senior Organising Secretary of the Georgetown Domino Association, Mark ‘Jumbie’ Wiltshire, stages a two-day competition — commencing tomorrow and concluding Monday — at the two above mentioned venues respectively.

Tournament Organiser Mark “Jumbie” Wiltshire (left) receiving the sponsorship from All Seasons Racing Service staffer Shunile Haniff

The event, being sponsored by All Seasons Racing Service on Robb Street, will see over $200,000 in cash prizes and trophies up for grabs.
The winning team will take home $130,000; runner-up $60,000, and third place $20,000. According to Wiltshire, all prizes are guaranteed.
The tournament will be run on a points system, with the winning team in each round allotted five points, while second and third placed finishers will receive three points and one point respectively.
Teams are expected from Bartica, Essequibo Coast, Linden, Berbice and Demerara; and double-six time is 14:30hrs.
According to Wiltshire entrance fee is $12,000 per team, and interested teams can contact him on tele#665-5855 for more information.
Food and drinks will be on sale throughout the day, while all Guyana National Domino Federation rules will be in effect.
Each team is asked to walk with a pack of dominoes.