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Mahjong mania: What’s behind the rise of a centuries-old Chinese game in the US
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Mahjong has surged in popularity across the US in 2026, with social clubs, leagues, and pricey accessories driving a booming consumer market valued in the tens of millions. This resurgence, especially among suburban women and young Asian Americans reconnecting with their roots, has also sparked debate over cultural appropriation and who profits from the game.
