WORLD MAHJONG TOUR™ TO HOST THE LARGEST PRIZE POOL MAHJONG CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT AT HYPERX ARENA IN LAS VEGAS
Total Cash and Prizes up to $100,000
Las Vegas will soon celebrate the Lunar New Year with the launch of a competitive Spring World Mahjong Tour Tournament at HyperX Arena Las Vegas on Feb. 2, 2025. Hosted by HyperX Arena’s parent company Allied Gaming & Entertainment as part of its newly launched World Mahjong Tour, this exciting event will bring elite players from around the globe to compete in a thrilling showcase of Mahjong skill and strategy. Players will have the chance to compete for a total cash and prizes pool of up to $100,000 and various tournament levels will be available for all skill sets.
Building on the immense popularity of Mahjong, the tournament will celebrate its cultural significance while engaging fans worldwide with a public and live streamed event. The tournament will mark a milestone for the World Mahjong Tour as it begins its journey to transform Mahjong into an internationally recognized competitive intellectual sport.
The tournament coincides with Las Vegas’ vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations, and on Feb. 1, 2025, AAPI Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Las Vegas Lunar New Year Festival in Chinatown, celebrating the Year of the Snake with cultural performances, a bustling parade and immersive experiences. At the Festival, Mahjong fans and festivalgoers can enjoy the Mahjong Corner, an interactive zone offering demonstrations and friendly games presented by the World Mahjong Tour.
“Bringing the World Mahjong Tour to HyperX Arena is a groundbreaking moment for both the game of Mahjong and the world of competitive gaming,” said Yinghua Chen, CEO of Allied Gaming & Entertainment/Allied Esports. “This iconic venue, known for hosting premier esports and gaming events, alongside globally recognized shows such as World Poker Tour and many others, provides the perfect stage to showcase Mahjong’s rich cultural heritage and strategic depth to a global audience. We are proud to elevate this game into an exciting and competitive format, uniting players and fans from around the world.”
The premier Mahjong competition invites players of all skill levels to compete for substantial cash prizes. Tournament styles and details are below:
- Advanced (Guangdong Style)
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- Registration Fee: $300 per person
- Champion Prize: $15,000
- Runner-Up Prize: $8,000
- 3rd Place: $6,000
- 4th Place: $5,000
- 5th-8th Place: $2,000 each
- Advanced (Sichuan Style)
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- Registration Fee: $300 per person
- Champion Prize: $6,000
- Runner-Up Prize: $4,000
- 3rd Place: $2,000
- 4th Place: $1,000
- 5th-8th Place: $1,000 each
- Beginner Tournament
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- Registration Fee: $50 per person
- Champion Prize: $2,000
- Runner-Up Prize: $1,000
- 3rd Place: $500
- 4th Place: $300
To enter the Spring World Mahjong Tour Tournament, click here. For more details on the Lunar New Year Festival, click here.
Leading up to the February tournament, HyperX Arena and World Mahjong Tour will host a series of pop-up Mahjong events, culminating in the Championship Finale on February 2. A casual Mahjong meetup will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 11, followed by an exciting Mahjong-themed party on Friday, Jan. 10. These events offer a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow Mahjong enthusiasts, exchange strategies, and enjoy friendly competition in a lively atmosphere. For more details, please click here for Dec. 11 and here for Jan. 10.
HyperX Arena Las Vegas, located inside the Luxor Hotel and Casino, is a state-of-the-art esports and entertainment venue renowned for hosting esports tournaments, live events, and interactive experiences. Designed to cater to professional gamers, casual players, and fans alike, the arena features cutting-edge gaming PCs, console stations, and a massive, 50-foot LED video wall. With seating for over 1,000 spectators, a broadcast-ready production studio, and versatile spaces for events of all sizes, HyperX Arena has become a global hub for competitive entertainment.
About Allied Gaming & Entertainment
Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: AGAE) is a global experiential entertainment company focused on providing a growing audience of gamers with unique experiences through renowned assets, products, and services. For more information, visit alliedgaming.gg.
Allied Esports International owns and operates HyperX Arena Las Vegas, the world’s most recognized esports entertainment arena, and Allied Esports mobile arena trucks. The company offers a variety of esports and gaming-related content, including world class tournaments, live and virtual events, and original programming to continuously foster an engaged gaming community.
About HyperX Arena Las Vegas
HyperX Arena Las Vegas, located at Luxor Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, is an award-winning, globally recognized esports entertainment arena. The 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art arena and production facility, featuring a unique multilevel modular design, elevated main stage, two-story LED video, one-of-a-kind HyperX Hype Tunnel, telescopic seating and 160 PC and console stations, is a ready-to-go championship destination and content studio for publishers, leagues, teams, professional players, streamers and community members in a setting designed to deliver an unparalleled live experience.