RAISING THE STAKES WITH AN ANTE (ARTICLE 234)

Each player antes before play begins to create a shared pot. A winning Mah Jongg earns the pot plus standard payouts. If the hand draws, the pot carries over and grows.

NOTICE:
When a group chooses to play with house rules, its members are responsible for establishing the specific logistics, rules, and penalties that apply. Because these can vary widely from one group to another, players should always ask about the group culture before joining a game for the first time.