Is it legal for some friends to play mahjong in the hotel?

1. Is it legal for some friends to play mahjong in the hotel?

1. Playing mahjong in a hotel is not illegal in itself, but an entertainment act, a citizen's freedom, and is not bound by law. However, if gambling activities are carried out by playing mahjong, it violates the Law on Public Security Administration Punishment and can be fined and detained. If the circumstances are serious, he is suspected of gambling and should bear criminal responsibility.

2. Legal basis: Article 303rd of the Criminal Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).

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.

Second, does playing mahjong count as gambling?

1. From the gambling behavior, playing mahjong is generally for leisure and entertainment, generally in public, the number is not specific, mostly among relatives and friends; Gambling crime is generally secretive, usually carried out in a small scope, and its gambling behavior is generally known only to organizers, gamblers and service personnel. Their gambling places are usually temporarily rented or borrowed from other people's houses, or in their own homes or hotels.

2. Is it subjectively for the benefit? Generally, playing mahjong is mainly for entertainment, and the amount of winning or losing is small, while gambling is for profit, or gambling is the main source of life or income.