More than 10,000 tables of bridge players from all over the world will be in
competition at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center from
March 6 - 16, 2008. The ACBL
estimates that the tournament will produce about a $10 million economic impact
for the region.

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He noted that a variety of events from beginner games through top-flight
national competitions are part of the Spring tournament. It also sanctions
nearly 3,500 local bridge clubs.

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Detroit to Host 2008 National Bridge Championships

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Karmanos said he intends to play in the tournament, and hopes that local
bridge players join him at the event.

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"Detroit set the standard with its hosting of the Super Bowl this year,"
said Ronald Horwitz, former dean and finance professor at Oakland University
and co-chair of the 2008 tournament." Horwitz added that Compuware's
sponsorship of the tournament gives the local host committee the ability to
set a new standard for hosting national bridge tourneys.

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Horwitz said that they will have the same attention to detail and the same
kind of participation from local residents as did the Super Bowl.
If you come, there will be a bridge table for you to compete against players
at the same skill level," said Karmanos. It is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

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GoldenPalace. The Detroit Metro Convention + Visitors Bureau
coordinated the bid for the tournament.

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"If we can draw many bridge players from our local metropolitan area, we
will be in a good position to become part of the regular rotation for national
tournaments," Horwitz said.

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THE EVENT WAS HELD AT THE CHICAGO CHOCOLATE COMPANY IN CHICAGO .
The tournament will be sponsored by Compuware Corporation. Different events
will be held each day and one does not need to be an ACBL member to compete.

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Make way for the 2008 Spring North American Bridge Championships.

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Another feather in Detroit's hat is the announcement that the City will be
hosting the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) 2008 Spring championships.

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"We think this event fits nicely with Detroit's emerging status as a
premier host of national events," said Karmanos.
The American Contract Bridge League is a not-for-profit organization that
has been the main sanctioning body for duplicate bridge tournaments in North
America since 1937.

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