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What's behind the surge in mahjong's popularity in the U.S.?

Mahjong, a traditional Chinese tile game, is rapidly increasing in popularity across the U.S. Caitlin Huey-Burns headed to a mahjong parlor to see why the game is seeing renewed appreciation.

Published July 8, 2026, 2:42 PM
Updated July 8, 2026, 3:14 PM3.3K
What's behind the surge in mahjong's popularity in the U.S.?

Mahjong, a traditional Chinese tile game, is rapidly increasing in popularity across the U.S. Caitlin Huey-Burns headed to a mahjong parlor to see why the game is seeing renewed appreciation.

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