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Is Rummy The New Poker?

Card games have played a significant role in Indian culture. Crucial in social gatherings as a form of entertainment, their presence has always been welcomed. Out of these, rummy has been the most popular and recognizable. Rummy rules are easy to learn and offer enjoyable gameplay which makes it a favourite card game among Indians. There are different variations of rummy like Gin Rummy which is mostly played abroad and Canasta Rummy which originated in Uruguay. Indian Rummy is the most popular in the country,  especially in the southern regions.

In the past decade, rummy has found a footing in the online gaming space. Many sites have cropped up to offer players an online version of the classic card game. Its recognition as a game of skill by the Indian government has made it legal to play rummy in the country. Rummy’s rising popularity in India is rooted in its familiarity which has paved a way for many people to engage in online rummy. Although rummy is popular among Indians, poker’s worldwide popularity has in some way overshadowed its reach in India. However, over the years rummy has been catching up to poker with many more rummy players joining the online gaming scene.

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Popular sites like Adda52 Rummy, RummyCulture and Rummy Baazi have seen an incredible growth in their online players especially during the coronavirus lockdown. They have kept players coming back for more with tournaments like daily and weekend freerolls, loyalty programs, and bonus offers. Going online has truly helped the industry grow with more users joining daily. Rummy, unlike poker, is a card game more in tune and familiar to most Indians, which gives the industry an added advantage. 

With a rise in popularity there is also a need to regulate the industry’s activities, paving the way for organizations like The Online Rummy Federation (TORF) to ensure a healthy environment for gaming. Although still in its infancy, the online gaming sector in India is the perfect space for rummy to make its mark. Rummy lovers can expect this beloved game to grow tremendously over the coming years, possibly dethroning poker in popularity.Is Rummy The New Poker?

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