Is it illegal to gather people to play mahjong?

Whether it is illegal to gather people to play mahjong needs to be analyzed according to the specific situation. Under normal circumstances, it is not illegal for ordinary people to play mahjong in private places for entertainment purposes. However, if gambling is involved, such as providing gambling funds, setting up gambling games or tapping profits, it may be suspected of gambling crimes and constitute an illegal act.

First, the difference between ordinary entertainment and gambling

First of all, we should make clear the difference between ordinary entertainment and gambling. Ordinary entertainment aims at relaxing mood and enhancing friendship, and does not involve winning or losing. Gambling, on the other hand, is for profit, by setting up gambling tables, providing gambling funds and tapping profits. And the amount of winning or losing is large, which is gambling.

Second, the legal provisions of gathering people to play mahjong

According to the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Public Security Administration Punishment, it is illegal to provide conditions for gambling for the purpose of making profits, or to participate in gambling with a large amount. Therefore, if gathering people to play mahjong involves gambling, it may violate relevant laws and regulations.

Third, how to judge whether it is illegal to gather people to play mahjong?

Judging whether it is illegal to gather people to play mahjong mainly depends on the following aspects:

1. Is it for profit? If the main purpose of mahjong players is to make profits, such as setting up gambling tables and tapping profits, it may constitute gambling.

2. Gambling amount: If you win or lose a large amount of mahjong, which is beyond the scope of ordinary entertainment, it may also be considered gambling.

3. Place and number of participants: If the mahjong place is a public or business place with a large number of participants, it may also increase the risk of suspected gambling.

To sum up:

Whether it is illegal to gather people to play mahjong needs to be judged according to the specific situation. Playing mahjong for ordinary entertainment is not illegal, but it may violate relevant laws and regulations if gambling is involved. Therefore, when participating in mahjong activities, you should abide by relevant laws and regulations and avoid gambling.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Public Security Administration Punishment Law

Article 70 provides that:

For the purpose of making profits, provide conditions for gambling, or participate in gambling in a large amount, be detained for less than five days or fined less than 500 yuan; If the circumstances are serious, they shall be detained for more than 10 and less than 15, and fined for more than 3,000 yuan in 500 yuan.

Criminal law of the people's Republic of China

Article 303 states:

Whoever gathers people to gamble or gamble for profit shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years, criminal detention or public surveillance and shall also be fined.