Microsoft researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that has taught itself the intricacies of Mahjong and can now match the skills of some of the world’s top players. The ...

NORTH TEXAS — It's a craze sweeping the nation where each player has a wall of 13 to 14 tiles. Those who master the game of Mahjong said it teaches them critical thinking skills while reducing stress.

A 48-year-old woman in China who successfully landed a job as a mahjong live-stream host paying a monthly salary of 30,000 yuan (US$4,200) has drawn envy and admiration on mainland social media.