Allied Gaming & Entertainment hosts first World Mahjong Tour Tournament in Las Vegas
The first World Mahjong Tour tournament brought together over 150 players at the HyperX Arena, marking an expansion in competitive mahjong events.
Key points:
– The World Mahjong Tour (WMT) held its first beginner-level tournament at HyperX Arena in Las Vegas
– Over 150 participants competed in three rounds, with the top four players receiving cash prizes
– Allied Gaming & Entertainment (AGAE) plans to expand the tournament series in 2025
Allied Gaming & Entertainment (AGAE) has completed its first World Mahjong Tour (WMT) beginner-level tournament, held at the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas on 2 February.
The event saw over 150 participants compete across three rounds, with the top four players earning cash prizes.
The tournament aimed to introduce mahjong as a structured competitive event, bringing together players of various skill levels.
AGAE, which oversees the World Mahjong Tour, plans to expand the series through additional tournaments, themed events and digital engagement opportunities in the coming year.
AGAE CEO Yinghua Chen commented: “The overwhelming participation and excitement at our first World Mahjong Tour event reaffirms our vision to build a vibrant, connected mahjong community. Mahjong has a rich cultural history and through events like this, we aim to elevate it as a global experience that unites players through fun, competition and tradition.”
The World Mahjong Tour initiative is reportedly designed to create a structured and accessible platform for players, integrating live events with digital components to encourage broader participation.
Good to know: The expansion of mahjong in a competitive format aligns with broader industry trends where traditional games are being adapted for global competitive play
In March 2024, AGAE signed a deal with World Poker Tour (WPT) and Wynn Macau to bring WPT events to Macau for the first time, with AGAE responsible for marketing, production and event management.
Future events in 2025 and beyond are expected to build on the initial success of the Las Vegas tournament.
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