28th Annual 4th of July Scrabble Tournament
Sponsored by Bob Linn and WGPO
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WOW Lexicon
32 games, July 3-6
7 game early bird, July 2
Entry fee Main Event $150 US ($225 CDN)
Early Bird Entry Fee $30 ($45 CDN)
WGPO donation to WOW prize pool: $3,700
CSW Lexicon
32 games, July 3-6
7 game early bird, July 2
Entry fee $150 US ($225 CDN), CSW Lite Main Event (0-1599)
Entry fee $250 US ($375 CDN), Bob Linn Superstars Main Event (1600+)
Early Bird Entry Fee $30 ($45 CDN)
What You Can Expect
32-game Main Event ($150) and 7-game Early Bird ($30)
➤ Both offer WOW (TWL) and CSW divisions – all are welcome!
Special Presentation & Meet-and-Greet with ⭐Will Anderson⭐
Team Trivia, Karaoke, Hosted Dinners
Snacks available throughout the tournament
Full refunds available up until the day of tournament
Will Anderson is a Scrabble Grandmaster, YouTuber, and the 2017 North American Scrabble Champion.
Special Presentation / MEET & GREET
Special Presentation / MEET & GREET
"Lights, Camera, Wordplay"
Will Anderson on What’s Next for Scrabble’s Future
"Lights, Camera, Wordplay"
Will Anderson on What’s Next for Scrabble’s Future
What does it take to make Scrabble go viral? Join Will Anderson, 2017 North American Scrabble Champion and the biggest name in Scrabble content creation, for a special keynote and meet & greet at the Albany New Year's Scrabble Tournament. With over 54,000 YouTube subscribers and more than 13 million views, Will has turned high-level wordplay into compelling entertainment with smash-hit videos like The Greatest Scrabble Player is Underrated, The Rock That Smashed a Scrabble World Record, and The 2023 World Championship Scrabble Finals were EPIC.
In this live session, Will shares his journey from champion to creator—how he built his channel, found his storytelling voice, and brought Scrabble to a global audience. He’ll also dive into a bigger question: what’s next for Scrabble’s future? From growing the community to embracing new platforms and fresh voices, Will lays out a bold and inspiring vision for the next chapter of the game—and how every player can help shape it.
Stick around after the talk for an exclusive meet & greet, where fans can snap photos, get autographs, and connect with Will one-on-one. Whether you're a seasoned player, a rising star, or just one of the millions who’ve found Scrabble through his channel, this is a moment you won’t want to miss.
Pizza Party
Sign up to order pizza by the slice
Play Scrabble and other board games
Team Trivia
Hosted by Matthew O'Connor
Free to play!
Cash prizes!
Karaoke Night
Sing your favorite hits—or belt out a Scrabble-themed parody or two—at this lively karaoke night!
Hosted Dinners
Sign up to have dinner with your Scrabble friends at a local restaurant
Tournament Venue: Albany Marriott
189 Wolf Rd, Albany NY 12205 USA
Hotel Information
Room rate $115/night + taxes USD.
NOTE: to be considered "in the room block" and avoid the commuter fee, you must book directly through the hotel via the link below or by calling. Any bookings through third party websites or by loyalty points are considered outside the room block.
Book by phone: 800-443-8952, mention "Noreaster Scrabble" or use this booking link.
Commuter fee per person (if not staying at the tournament hotel and within the room block) for main event: $40 US ($60 CDN)
Deadline to book is Thursday June 19, 2025. After that date, book the room at whatever rate is available and contact Kieran with confirmation number to get rate adjusted to Scrabble rate.
Hotel Amenities
Parking is no cost for players
Free WiFi in guest rooms, lobby and playing room
All rooms have mini-fridge, coffee maker. Lobby microwaves.
In-hotel restaurant/bar.
Grab and go lunch available to players at a discounted price.
You may cancel your room booking, with no penalty, up until 4PM, two days before the first night of your reservation.
Tournament Information
Commuter fee per person (if not staying at the tournament hotel and within the room block) for main event: $40 US ($60 CDN)
Bob Linn Superstars (CSW 1600+, unlimited play ups). CSW Lite (0-1599)
NWL - Divisions: TBD
CSW will be streamed each round. Players rated 1600 or above should expect to be streamed.
In addition to place prizes, performance-based prizes will be given in all divisions
Prizes paid in $USD. Prize payouts $100 USD and over will be paid electronically or by check
Directors may alter tournament structure in best interest of the event, including spread Gibsonization
Reduced price "Grab & Go" lunch menu available.
Check our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for other info
To register or pay your entry fee, go to the "contact and registration page."
Qualification Notes for CSW Divisions
Thank you to Bob Linn for providing generous support to CSW players (minimum of $50,000 if there are 50 registrants in Bob Linn Superstars division, plus 50 registrants in CSW Lite).
Tournament Schedule
Wednesday July 2
11:30 AM - 3:15 PM Early Bird Rounds 1-4, then 30 minute snack break
3:45 PM - 6:45 PM Early Bird Rounds 5-7
Thursday July 3
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 1-4. You must check in by 8:30 AM July 3 (or earlier)
2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 5-8
Friday July 4
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 9-12
2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 13-16
Saturday July 5
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 17-20
2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 21-24
Sunday July 6
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 25-28
2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 29-32
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