Rummy is a card game that is popular all around the world. It has a rich history, and it probably evolved from the Mexican game Conquian and 18th century Chinese games that had the same premise. Rummy is one of the most popular card games in India, and it is gaining particular traction online.
Types of Rummy
Gin Rummy and Indian Rummy are two of the most popular variations of the game. Gin Rummy is played more in the West, whereas Indian Rummy is the one most often played on the Indian continent. It is especially popular in South India, where it has become a part of the culture and tradition to sit around with loved ones playing cards.
Indian Rummy is often considered a kind of mix between Gin Rummy and another variation called Rummy 500. The rules are similar, but in Indian Rummy each player has 13 cards and must make sets and sequences of 4, 3, 3 and 3. There are also joker cards in Indian Rummy, which can be used to help player’s complete sets.
Legality of Rummy
Rummy is classed as a game of skill in India. This is good news for players, as it means that they can legally enjoy the game in their own homes or in public. A game of skill is considered the same as business activity. This rule was established in 1968 and was reaffirmed by the Supreme Court in 1996 when it was again stated that rummy involves a significant degree of skill.
This legality is very important when it comes to the popularity of the game. It means that rummy has had an easier time than many other betting games when it comes to making its way into the mainstream culture.
The ability to play rummy online legitimately has also means that many players now use gaming sites to play the card game.
Online Rummy
In India, rummy is often played in homes, clubs and even casinos. Yet recently, more and more players are flocking to online sites to enjoy the game. The sites can offer games 24/7 and have community elements whereby people can chat, share tips and learn how to play.
Online rummy sites often offer real money games. Players can set up private games with friends or can play in public games against people they don’t know. Special promotions are often offered by the sites to attract players. The latest technology means that some sites are trying out 3D effects in their games.
Rummy currently rules the online gaming scene, but poker is quickly gaining traction as major players like PokerStars enter the market. They have recently recruited Nawazuddin Siddiqui as brand ambassador and are holding Nawaz freeroll tournaments to celebrate—a sign of the growing popularity.
According to a 2016 FICCI KPMG report, the online gaming industry is currently worth around INR 26.5 billion, and around 40% of this comes from rummy games. It’s estimated that there are around 20,000 – 30,000 people playing rummy in India at any given time.
Growing Popularity
Rummy has a lot going for it. The rules are easy to learn, yet the game itself takes years to master, which means that it can appeal to a wide range of players. It is a game that is a challenge to learn and fun to teach to others. It combines mathematics and decision-making skills, so it can also be stimulating for the brain.
Smartphone adoption is also helping rummy and other games to gain popularity online. There are now around 300 million Smartphone users in India, and that number is growing as the accessibility becomes easier. Smartphone’s give many people access to the internet and the ability to play online games like rummy.
Rummy is a game that has been in Indian culture for centuries and has been freely enjoyed all across the country for decades. As people continue to play at home with their loved ones, the online sites offer the game to a wider audience, with the ability to play whenever they feel like it. As more people access the internet, the popularity of rummy is only set to grow.
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