American Mah Jongg Black Belt Tournaments Announcement

Prepare to showcase your mastery in the upcoming American Mah Jongg Black Belt Tournaments!

American Mah Jongg Black Belt Tournament Details (First Tournament):

• Date: January 12th
• Time: 9 AM Pacific Time (12 PM Eastern Time)
• Participants: Open to all black belt American Mah Jongg players
• Entry Fee: 500 coins
• Rounds: 4 per tournament

Second American Mah Jongg Black Belt Tournament Details:

• Date: February 15th
• Time: 9 AM Pacific Time (12 PM Eastern Time)
• Participants: Open to both brown and black belt American Mah Jongg players
• Brown Belt Eligibility: Brown belt players are not eligible for prizes. However, if a brown belt player wins this tournament outright, they will be promoted to black belt status.
• Entry Fee: 500 coins
• Rounds: 4 per tournament

Prize Distribution:

The prize pool consists of the gold coins collected from entry fees.

• First Prize: 50% of collected coins plus a One-Year VIP Membership
• Second Prize: 35% of collected coins
• Third Prize: 15% of collected coins

Tournament Table Details:

• Table Name: American Mah Jongg Black Belt
• Game Timer: 55 minutes

Prize Distribution:

All prizes will be drawn from the pool of gold coins collected from entry fees.

• First Prize: 50% of collected coins
• Second Prize: 35% of collected coins
• Third Prize: 15% of collected coins

Scoring and Ranking:

Points will be awarded based on each player's placement, and cumulative points will determine the final standings. Additionally, half of the points earned in the first tournament will carry over to the second tournament, providing ongoing momentum as players vie for top positions.

Tie-Breaking Rules:

If a tie occurs in cumulative points, the player’s performance in the second tournament will determine the tiebreak outcome.

Fair Play and Disqualification:

Fairness and integrity are paramount. Any unsportsmanlike behavior will lead to disqualification.

Remember to mark your calendars: January 12th for the first all-black-belt tournament, and February 15th for the second tournament where brown belt players can also join in! Good luck to all participants!