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The 6th edition of the Janet Adowei Memorial Scrabble Classics (JAMSC) is set to take place as a virtual tournament, bringing together Scrabble players from across Nigeria and beyond in honour of the late Janet Adowei. This year’s competition will be hosted online via Woogles.io, offering players an opportunity to compete for prestige, honours, and attractive prizes in a well-structured and competitive setting. Dates: 26th – 28th December, 2025 Platform: Woogles.io Registration Closes: 24th December, 2025 Regular Registration: ₦20,000 Students/Female Players: ₦15,000 International Players: $20 Star Prize: $500 USD Plus several additional prizes Time Control: 10 minutes per player Lexicon: CSW24 Challenge Rule: 10 points Overtime: 1 minute per 10 points The Janet Adowei Memorial Scrabble Classics continues to serve as a fitting tribute while promoting competitive Scrabble and community engagement. Players are encouraged to complete their registration early and prepare for an exciting vi...

Joseph Okere has officially been crowned the king of the Scrabble In The Jungle (SITJ) Tournament, delivering a dominant performance that left no doubts about his supremacy in the field.  Okere was gibsonised in the 34th round, a result that mathematically secured the championship title even before the final rounds were concluded. This early confirmation of victory underscored the commanding lead he had built throughout the tournament.  His triumph was anchored on consistent excellence, sharp strategic precision, and outstanding mental resilience, qualities that enabled him to outclass a highly competitive and determined field of players. By the time the closing rounds were played, the title race had already been decided in his favour. Joseph Okere’s victory at the Scrabble In The Jungle Tournament stands as a testament to elite-level preparation and composure under pressure, further cementing his status as one of the game’s leading figures.  See here

The World English-language Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) has announced the appointment of Yong Jian Rong (Singapore) as its new Ratings Officer, a strategic move aimed at strengthening the global scrabble rating framework. Effective 1 January 2026. Yong Jian Rong is a Scrabble Expert from Singapore and will oversee the administration and continuous improvement of the WESPA Rating System, which serves as the international benchmark for competitive Scrabble rankings. Yong's mandate includes stimulating global competitiveness, promoting wider adoption of the system, and ensuring consistency and transparency in ratings management. According to  Chris Lipe the  WESPA Secretary " His strong technical insight, combined with a deep understanding of both competitive play and rating methodologies, positions him well to take on this important role. In his capacity as Ratings Officer, Yong is expected to introduce fresh ideas and innovations that will further strengthen the integri...

The fourth edition of Scrabble in the Jungle returns in 2025 with the theme “Legacy Keepers”, promising another competitive and high-energy tournament experience. The event is NSF, WESPA, and PANASA rated and will be played using the CSW24 lexicon. Players will compete in 36 games (6 round-robin + 6 KOTH), with a ₦300,000 star prize on the line. Registration has been pegged at ₦20,000. • Date: 19th – 21st December 2025 • Venue: To be communicated (Lagos State) Scrabble athletes across the country are expected to attend what has now become one of Nigeria’s standout year-ending tournaments. More information will be shared as soon as the organizers release further updates.

  Delta Scrabble Club, in partnership with Delta Scrabblers in Diaspora, has officially announced the 2025 edition of the Scrabble Fiesta. The event is scheduled to hold on 26 December 2025 at Merchant Club, Enerhen–Warri, with games commencing at 9:00am. The one–day tournament will feature 10 rated games and is open to both licensed and unlicensed players. A total prize pool of ₦500,000 has been confirmed, with only 50 slots available. Registration Licensed players: ₦3,000 Unlicensed players: ₦8,000 Payments are to be made to the following account: Bank: Opay Account Number: 9014187055 Account Name: Larry Etuwa After payment, players are required to send proof of payment to 08061288946 (Emmanuel Ogiogio) on WhatsApp for confirmation. Registration closes on 25 December 2025 at 9:00am. Participants are reminded to come with clean Scrabble kits. Scrabblebiz will continue to provide updates as the event date approaches.

The World English-language Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) has announced that its brand-new website is currently under construction and will be launching soon. The updated platform promises an interactive, intuitive, and highly user-friendly experience for players, officials, and Scrabble enthusiasts across the globe. This is your first paragraph text... This upgrade is expected to improve access to rankings, tournament information, resources, and community engagement tools creating a more connected ecosystem for competitive Scrabble. ...second to last paragraph... Final paragraph... ...middle paragraph... Scrabblebiz will provide further updates as WESPA moves closer to the official launch. For more information, visit:  WESPA

Jimoh Abdulmumin emerged champion of Scrabblemania 3.0, held December 5 - 7, 2025 at the Boulevard Palace, Monrovia, Liberia.  Jimoh Abdulmimim in the middle  The Nigerian star delivered a commanding performance across three days, finishing with an incredible 26 wins out of 30 games and a tournament-best +2612 spread. Abdulmumin maintained top form from Day 1 and closed the event with two straight wins in Round 30 to seal his title run. He was presented with the $2,000 winner’s cheque for his outstanding showing by the WESPA Chairman and PANASA President. Scrabblemania 3.0 featured some of West Africa’s strongest players, including Lukeman Owolabi, Charles Tachie, Cyril Umebiye, Sherif Malek, and Jonathan Wesley but Jimoh’s consistency and high-scoring play kept him firmly ahead of the field. Full standings and round-by-round results can be viewed here  SCRABBLEMENIA

Mind Brilliance Inc. has officially announced the third edition of its flagship tournament, Scrabblemania 3.0, themed “Claiming the Diplomatic Enclave.” This edition promises to be one of the biggest competitive Scrabble events in West Africa as it brings elite players together for three days of high-intensity wordplay. Tournament Overview The event is scheduled to take place from December 5–7, 2025, in Monrovia. With a prize pool of $6,000 USD, players will battle across multiple rounds for prestige, ranking points, trophies and major cash rewards. The highlight of Scrabblemania 3.0 is its Star Prize of $2,000 USD, awarded to the overall champion. Prize Band: 1st Place: $2,000 + Trophy 2nd Place: $1,600 + Trophy 3rd Place: $1,000 + Trophy 4th Place: $550 5th Place: $400 6th Place: $225 7th Place: $225 This structure ensures a competitive yet rewarding experience for top-performing players. Registration Fee: $125 USD Payment Details: Account Name: Mind Brilliance Inc. Account Number: 5...

2025 World Scrabble Championship, Accra Ghana: Summary of the Nigerian Green Locusts' Performance over Days 1 to 5 (PART B: Explanation of the Performance) ...Timi Woko🇳🇬 in table 1 at game 11. The first game Timi dropped at the WESPAC in Ghana was with Nigel Richards. (By Chinedu 'Sidespin' Thorpe Nosike Okwelogu, National Scrabble Champion, former Nigerian Scrabble #1, and Retired Deputy Director (Planning, Research, and Strategy), National Orientation Agency) 1. First of all, it is appropriate to recognise and applaud Barrister Timi Woko of Bayelsa State for his very praiseworthy feat of winning the First 10 Rounds of the World Scrabble Championship! He showed very uncommon resilience reminiscent of the potentials shown by yet another lawyer, Barrister Biodun Olaleru SAN in 1997. Timi's feat is being looked into by way of determining whether it is a World Scrabble Record performance. To put Timi Woko's exploits in proper perspective, it will be helpful to look ...

Team Nigeria has once again affirmed its global dominance in competitive Scrabble by emerging as the Best Country at the World English-language Scrabble Players Championship (WESPAC) 2025, held in Accra, Ghana. Team Nigeria🇳🇬 winner WESPA Championship 2025 The Nigerian contingent delivered a commanding performance across all rounds, finishing with the highest cumulative wins, an impressive points spread, and a consistency level that placed the country far ahead of other competing nations. The triumph in Accra marks another milestone for Nigeria, reinforcing its reputation as the leading Scrabble nation in the world. Nigeria excelled across the board, with players demonstrating high-level skill, discipline, and mental resilience. Key contributors from the national team recorded strong individual finishes that helped solidify the country’s overall standing at the championship. The team’s cohesion, preparation, and experience played a critical role in their victory, especially in a year...