diff --git a/games/backgammon/teachgammon/teach.c b/games/backgammon/teachgammon/teach.c
index 1c70b04f0189..93807df55e11 100644
--- a/games/backgammon/teachgammon/teach.c
+++ b/games/backgammon/teachgammon/teach.c
@@ -82,7 +82,6 @@ char	**argv;
 	register int	i;
 
 	/* revoke privs */
-	setegid(getgid());
 	setgid(getgid());
 
 	acnt = 1;