Laws of Duplicate Bridge 2017
Issued byWBFWorld Bridge Federation
Edition2017, as amended 1 January 2024
In force from2017
StatusIn force
LanguageEnglish
The rulebook of duplicate bridge worldwide: 93 Laws covering the auction, the play, irregularities, rectifications, scoring and the duties of the Tournament Director. National federations adopt them and choose certain options as Regulating Authority. The WBF version includes the revised Laws 73 and 89 in force since 1 January 2024. A Word version is also available on the WBF page.
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| Laws of Duplicate Bridge 2017 — gender-neutral text | WBF | 2017, as amended 1 January 2024 | PDF ↗ |
| Revised Laws 73 and 89 (2024) | WBF | December 2023 | PDF ↗ |
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This page is a summary written by Bridge Timer. The official text published by World Bridge Federation is the only authoritative version.
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