recorded with the ACBL. Most players value the increase in their masterpoint total as a measure of their success at the game. Unlike the Elo rating system developed for chess, the masterpoint system is strictly one of accumulation. A player's masterpoint total can never decline except as part of a penalty imposed for ethics violations. Education and support Members receive the monthly Bridge Bulletin magazine. In addition to the Laws of Duplicate Bridge (named Laws of Duplicate Contract Bridge until 2008), the ACBL offers many other training and information resources at its official website including software supporting education and play of the game, The ACBL has also published the ACBL Bridge Series, a series of books written by Audrey Grant and designed to teach the game to beginners, as well as to help more experienced players review and expand upon their knowledge of the game. Total Club Table Count Districts The ACBL consists of 25 Districts. Each District elects a District Director (DD) who serves a three-year term on the ACBL Board of Directors. Clicking on the district number brings up the web site for that District. Clicking on the Report brings up the District Director report. See also ACBL Hall of Fame American Bridge Association List of American bridge players List of Canadian bridge players List of Mexican bridge players List of bridge governing bodies North American Bridge Championships Canadian Bridge Federation United States Bridge Federation 0-10,000 Fast Pairs 0-10,000 NABC Pairs References External links 75th Anniversary DVD part 1, part 2, part 3, published May 22–23, 2012 at YouTube Contract bridge governing bodies Bridge Bridge Contract bridge in the United States Museums in DeSoto County, Mississippi Amusement museums in the United States