Monthly Archive: February 2020

Ask Mama Jong: Orasu

Mama, some players in our group regularly choose to go out with a very cheap hand when they are last place in orasu, cutting off other players who are playing for higher placement. How...

Photos from the InterContinental

Today’s post will be quick and dirty. Gemma was in Vienna a couple of weeks ago and shared a few photos of the planned WRC 2020 venue, the InterContinental, so here’s a peek to...

Mahjong Open League: The results are in!

As reported last week, both Michael Donaghy (amateur) and Daniel Moreno (JPML pro) managed to qualify for the first round of the Mahjong Open League. Here they are enjoying each other’s company! Luckily they...

Mahjong Open League: Two Of Our Own?

It’s starting to feel a bit like an exodus of Westerners heading out to Japan to seek mahjong stardom. Just recently Kuroki-pro of JPML commented that there was always a Westerner or two playing...

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Catching Up With PML

Last spring, the Pacific Mahjong League (PML) opened its new dojo location on Telegraph Avenue in Berkley, California. Outfitted with six Rexx II auto-tables (and room for more) the PML can play host to...