This page explains the CSW Incentives Program, generously funded by longtime Scrabble supporter Bob Linn.
Why Bob is Donating
Bob Linn is passionate about growing the CSW play in North America. His vision is to make it easier—and more rewarding—for players to explore the CSW lexicon and to foster a stronger community of CSW players. Through his generous support, the barrier to entry is lowered and prize pools are enhanced at select tournaments, creating new opportunities for players to participate, compete, and connect.
If you’re New-to CSW, you may be eligible to have your CSW main event entry fee covered at participating tournaments.
Applies to players rated under 1600 and with less than 2 years of CSW tournament play. That would be 2 years since a player's first CSW event in WGPO, NASPA, CoCo, or WESPA.
Bob will cover your CSW entry fee, which may come in the form of direct entry sponsorship, or a hotel credit.
This program isn’t just for new players rated under 1600. Anyone who switches to CSW — whether you’re rated low, high, or anywhere in between — will be playing for incentivized prizes at participating tournaments.
Every CSW event supported by Bob Linn features a minimum top prize of $2,500.
CSW divisions will also feature enhanced class and place prizes, so that both top and mid-level players benefit.
Play for free incentive and guaranteed prize boost available at these tournaments:
Oct 2025 - Lake George, NY Scrabble Tournament
Jan 2026 - New Orleans, LA Cresent City Cup
Feb 2026 - Canadian Scrabble Classic, Kingston, ON
May 2026 - Montreal Scrabblefest
July 2026 - Albany, NY 4th of July
Oct 2026 - Lake George, NY Scrabble Tournament
Oct 2026 – Madison, WI Midwest Major
Players must self-identify when registering. Look for the CSW incentives question on the registration form — if you don’t check the box, you won’t receive the benefits.
Deeper word pool: Over 200,000 playable words to explore.
Stronger competition: Join the worldwide standard for competitive Scrabble.
Bigger challenges, bigger rewards: With enhanced prizes and entry support, there’s never been a better time to give CSW a try.
If you have any questions about anything related to this sponsorship, feel free to reach out by emailing info@letsplayscrabble.com