When backgammon is played in a gambling type setting, then there are slightly different rules than the normal game, whereas if you play it with friends or some one close to you then you will play by the normal rules. The gambling rules are long, complicated and awkward, and use captains and subordinates. However, when you play in the online casinos, then you can play all the backgammon that you like from the comfort and privacy of your own home without having to leave all your loved ones.
Backgammon today is played all over the world is enjoyed by people all over the world, but especially in the Middle Eastern Countries. The main countries where it is played today are Turkey, Azerbaijan and Israel. The rules may vary from country to country. If you ever go to Turkey, then you may expect to find different rules than in Israel. It may help you to learn all the rules that you can before you begin to play. Especially if you are playing for money, then you can expect to be fooled if you do not know how to play. There are many backgammon strategies for winning the game and flipping every move your opponent makes, but keep in mind that you can be the best backgammon player in the world and still lose any given game to a novice player that has enough luck with the dice.