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Thousands from around the world descend upon Memphis to play bridge

By , Daily Memphian Updated: March 16, 2025 10:38 PM CT | Published: March 15, 2025 4:00 AM CT

To the uninitiated, the world of contract bridge is an arcane one full of mystery and more than a bit of confusion.

But to fans of the card game celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, it’s a warm and comforting place where everything you need to know is laid out in the cards on the occasionally flimsy table in front of you.

Some 3,000 of those fans — including a man much more famous for his exploits on “Jeopardy” than at the bridge table — are in Memphis for the next few days for the American Contract Bridge League’s spring championship tournament, which continues through March 23 at the Renasant Convention Center Downtown.

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Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.


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