losers double the basepoints If east player is a losing player he pays double the points to the winner. If two of these criteria apply to any player...then the player must double and then redouble the points owed to the winner. Examples Hong Kong Mahjong is essentially a payment system of doubling and redoubling where winning from the wall adds great value to the final payment and where the dealer is highly rewarded or penalized if he or she wins or loses. Penalties See also Scoring in Mahjong Mahjong Competition Rules References Mahjong