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In the parlor style, named for mahjong parlors (officially mahjong schools) in Hong Kong, the translation function is constant. This is because gambling, with the exception of bets placed with the Hong Kong Jockey Club on horse racing and football, is forbidden, and thus the constant function is used as "prize money".
Singaporean mahjong and Malaysian mahjong are two similar variants with much in common with Hong Kong mahjong. Unique elements are the use of four animal bonus tiles (cat, mouse, cockerel, and centipede) as well as certain alternatives in the scoring rules, which allow payouts midway through the game if certain conditions (such as a kong ) are met.
A mahjong school is a licensed venue in Hong Kong where people over the age of 18 can play mahjong. Since 1871, privately run gambling businesses have been banned in Hong Kong; however, mahjong-hosting venues have been tolerated by the Hong Kong government.
In Hong Kong: During a Chinese wedding banquet, guests play Mahjong during the waiting time. A count-down Mahjong before the Chinese New Year or the New Year is a typical practice for many Hong Kong families. While most people have a Mahjong set at home, most Chinese restaurants offer sets of Mahjong equipment for their customers.
While some aspects of mainland Chinese law apply in Hong Kong, certain forms of gambling are legal and regulated in Hong Kong. The Law of Hong Kong is based on English common law, having been a British territory until 1997. Gambling in Hong Kong has been regulated since 1977. [11] The Hong Kong Jockey Club organizes much of the legal betting in ...
Hong Kong Mahjong Pro is a game in which the Mahjong rules and tile set from Hong Kong are used. [1] The game makes use of tile graphics and a single-screen table game. [2] The player chooses 3 computer opponents, from 12 available opponents with increasingly challenging skills and distinct play styles.
Hong Kong Peak Tramways Ordinance Cap.265 Authorized the construction of system 1883 1950 Originally Cap.6 1883 and Cap.304 1950 Police Forces (Change of Title) Ordinance Name change 1969 1997, 1999 Changed from Hong Kong Police Force to Royal Hong Kong Police Force; changed back in 1997 ICAC Ordinance Cap.204 establishment of the ICAC 1974
I do because it is not standard in Hong Kong. Seven pairs exists in Japanese MJ and Eight pairs (Likku Likku) exists in Taiwanese MJ. Hong Kong MJ does not have Seven pairs. It should be removed. DietEvil 08:37, 3 February 2008 (UTC) Special hand means special hand. Not all people play special hands. Leave it in as some people do.