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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 18 MIN

Why is Mahjong having a moment?

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It seems like everywhere you look, someone you know is playing mahjong. Played with tiles, the traditional Chinese game has been a staple among the Asian diaspora in the West for centuries. But recently, its reach has expanded — mahjong clubs are popping up around the world in cities like LA, London, and New York, and celebrities like Meghan Markle and Julia Roberts are promoting the game. We speak with Sandy Gunn, the co-founder of Lucky Tile, a mahjong events group based in Vancouver, and Connor Wan, the co-founder of Allflower mahjong in Toronto, about the game and why it's so popular right now.

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