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
5th Player Bets on East with an Earthly Hand (Article ID 140)
If a bettor chooses East as the winning player and East is lucky enough to have a Heavenly Hand after the deal, the bettor is paid as usual. This rule is not found in Mah Jongg Made Easy or any Bulletin.
The Bettor Forgot to Bet (Article ID 139)
When a Bettor forgets to make his bet either in writing or on a betting device, he is penalized by having to pay the winner as do the other players.
Bettor to Remain Silent and Cannot Change Their Bet (Article ID 123)
When play a game with a 5th player (bettor), one player sits out while the other four play. After the Charleston