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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.
Category - Earthly Hand
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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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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