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Volume 2026 July 23

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A three-day Dover tournament opens its fall registration

An NMJL tournament at Bally's Dover runs September 27 to 29 and doubles as a qualifier for the World Championship.

Registration is open for a three-day American mah jongg tournament at Bally's Dover in Delaware, set for September 27 to 29. The event is listed by Destination Mah Jongg on the Bam Good Time tournament directory.

The listing describes it as a National Mah Jongg League tournament and a Golden Ticket qualifier for the World Championship, so a strong finish there carries beyond the weekend.

Pricing and room details sit behind a free account on the directory. It is a clean dated marker for players who like to plan their fall travel around the tiles.

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A first tournament in Park City sells out its opening roster

The inaugural Mountain Mah Jong tournament drew sixty players and played for a children's hospital and a local shelter, according to TownLift.

July 23, 2026 · TownLift

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