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The value of a Jokerless hand is doubled. For example, if a player declares mah jongg on a hand that can use jokers but it is jokerless, the value of the hand is doubled. If the player self-picks their winning tile, the value is doubled again.
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A variation created by the National Mah Jongg League supports a 5-player game. Some people call this, "playing with a bettor", or "5th player betting" Here's how it works
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When East player (the only player with 14 tiles) has Mah Jongg after the Charleston, it is called an "Earthly Hand." If this occurs, it is considered a self-picked mah jongg and the winner is paid double by all players.
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The NMJL does not sanction table rules, including but not limited to hot walls, cold walls, betting, and penalties.
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Singles and Pairs' hands' value isn’t doubled if a jokerless since they are already jokerless hands and the value built into them.
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Jokerless hands under the Singles and Pairs section of the card have the highest values on the card.
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If after the tiles are dealt out, and before the Charleston begins, East player has mah jongg it is referred to as a Heavenly Hand.
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A winning player is responsible for announcing the value of their hand.
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