Regarding the question of "how much is reasonable to play mahjong", it mainly depends on the following factors:
1. Amount within the legal range
In most areas, a reasonable amount must first be legal. Even if it is recreational mahjong between friends, if it involves betting, it may touch the legal bottom line:
Mainland China: Gambling is explicitly prohibited. Small entertainment is generally not pursued, but if the amount is large or it is often gathered, it may constitute a violation of the law.
Taiwan / Hong Kong: Small entertainment card games are allowed, but there is still a legal bottom line (for example, Hong Kong stipulates that gambling games or illegal gambling venues are not allowed).
Overseas Chinese circles (such as the United States, Canada, etc.): Generally, small bets are allowed for private gatherings, but it is prohibited to organize profitable mahjong games, especially in public places.
Suggestion: Do not exceed the "symbolic amount" range, such as a few yuan per game, and control the winnings and losses within 100 to 200 yuan (or equivalent) per person per day.
2. Participants’ economic ability
The “reasonable amount” should also be determined based on the participants’ income level and affordability:
If everyone is just killing time and enhancing relationships, then a few dozen yuan is enough.
If you are an elderly person or a fixed-income group, it is not recommended to play too much, which can easily cause life pressure.
The principle is: you can afford to lose and it will not affect your mood or life.
3. The purpose of playing mahjong
Mainly for entertainment: the amount should be low, preferably symbolic (such as 1 yuan, 2 yuan, 5 yuan per game).
Competitive (such as playing a game or a fixed game): a slightly higher standard can be agreed upon, but it should still be rational.
If the purpose is to make a profit: it is easy to degenerate into gambling and touch the legal red line.
4. Control time and frequency
Even if the amount is not high, playing mahjong frequently and for a long time can easily cause family conflicts and affect life.
It is advisable to control it to no more than 1-2 times a week, and no more than 3-4 hours each time.
Unreasonable behaviors include:
Winning or losing hundreds or thousands of yuan in a single game;
Playing until late at night or even all night;
Affecting emotions or conflicts due to winning or losing;
Borrowing money to play mahjong or getting into debt.
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