Playing with a bettor – American Mah Jongg Ventures

5th Player Betting Rules and Payment (Article ID 150)

Date: 03/25/2021
By: Debbie Barnett
Categories: Rules

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

Date: 10/25/2020
By: Debbie Barnett
Categories: Rules

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.

Date: 10/25/2020
By: Debbie Barnett
Categories: Rules

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.

Date: 10/20/2020
By: Debbie Barnett
Categories: Rules

If a bettor interferes with a game in session in any way, they do not get paid but rather must pay out the appropriate amount due at the end of the game.

Date: 09/09/2020
By: Site Admin
Categories: Rules

When play a game with a 5th player (bettor), one player sits out while the other four play. After the Charleston

American Mah Jongg Ventures

Category - Playing with a bettor

5th Player Betting Rules and Payment (Article ID 150)

5th Player Bets on East with an Earthly Hand (Article ID 140)

The Bettor Forgot to Bet (Article ID 139)

Bettors Penalty for Interfering (Article ID 136)

Bettor to Remain Silent and Cannot Change Their Bet (Article ID 123)