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The top cities for online mahjong

A table ranks the top 20 U.S. cities for Mahjong 4 Friends players as of April 2026, using active players per 1,000 residents and player growth. Lafayette, Louisiana, ranks first, followed by Raleigh, North Carolina, and Springfield, Missouri. New Orleans ranks 20th.

Top U.S. cities for Mahjong 4 Friends players

Data: Mahjong 4 Friends; Chart: Sami Sparber/Axios

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