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The Ink vs The Math Printout

Understand the 2026 NMJL Mahjong Card by discovering the difference between the 72 printed lines ("The Ink") and the 1,077 true permutations of playable hands ("The Math"). Learn to focus on playable combinations to maximize your ways to win.

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