Second American Mah Jongg Black Belt Tournament(2024) 
       
      Tournament Rules
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      Second American Mah Jongg Black Belt Tournament Details:
- Date: January 13th (Saturday)
 
- Time: 9 AM Pacific Time (12 PM Eastern Time)
 
- Participants: Open to both brown and black belt American Mah Jongg players
 
- Special for Brown Belts: Brown belt players are not  eligible for prizes. The sole benefit for a brown belt winner is  promotion to black belt status if they win the entire tournament.
 
- Entry Fee: 500 coins
 
- Rounds: 4 per tournament
 
- Game Timer: 55 minutes
 
 
Special VIP Gift:
To celebrate the holiday season and the spirit of giving, the first    three winners of each American Mah Jongg Black Belt tournament will    receive a Special VIP Gift. This gift is a token of achievement that is    meant to be shared with someone else. Winners are invited to award  this   One-Year VIP Membership to any other player's account,  highlighting  that  the VIP Membership cannot be redeemed for their own  account. 
Prize Distribution:
The prize pool will consist of the 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 placements in each tournament, with   cumulative points determining overall rankings. Additionally, half of   the points earned by each player in the first tournament will be carried   over to the second tournament, giving players a running start as they   continue to compete for the top positions. 
Tie-Breaking Rules:
If there's a tie in cumulative points, the player’s performance in the second tournament will be decisive. 
Fair Play and Disqualification:
Integrity and fair play are paramount. Unsportsmanlike behavior will lead to disqualification. 
 
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