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How To Pick The Right Table In Online Rummy Cash Games

Why do you play online rummy? Pat comes the reply – ‘for big cash winnings and all the associated perks’. Every rummy online player, newbie, expert, offline, online, big stake or small stake wants to relish steady, large sums as wins.

And to accomplish that, at the skill game that rummy is, one has to play for the right stakes. It’s not like you pump in large sums and you get an even bigger cash return. Rummy just doesn’t work like that. Winning is purely a function of playing it right, for the right stakes, knowing the when, what and how of the deck. Winning depends on expertise, how practiced a hand you are, deft moves and similar acquired intelligence. In a nutshell, your skillset defines which table you want to play on and who you want to play with.

Since all of it is beginning to sound way too mystical, let’s defog things a bit. One of the basic things a player needs to be aware of handling is the ‘Rummy Table’. Let’s see how a player can decide which table is the right choice and what choice of stakes to play for.

What is a Rummy Table?

The answer to this fundamental question is an obvious one – It is the table where the game of online rummy is played. Every online rummy table can sit two to six players for each game. As the number of players at the table increases, the number of cards dealt will vary.

What do I need to keep in mind?

• When at the table, focus on how to mitigate losses and increase profits. Since the number of points you have decides whether you lose or win, it is necessary you be watchful of what’s accruing on your account.
• High stake stables aren’t necessarily the best – By choosing high stakes games, you won’t necessarily win quick money in a shorter time. This is because once you move to a table with higher stakes, you will also be setting yourself up against players of greater expertise. Eventually, this can lead to a monumental loss and you might even have to quit the game. So, unless you are sure of your skill level and if it matches the table level, do not choose a table at random.
• Choosing table stakes that make a difference – Again, choose a table to suit your skill. Especially if you are still a learner, start Small. Look for a table with the lowest buy-in first and don’t stress on the winnings much here. Since these low value games are populated by learners like yourself, you will get to test the waters and learn off others’ mistakes. Your ambition should ideally be to get into the top 10 in the scoreboard.
• The three elements of a smart table choice – Variant, Number of Players, Game Type and the Opponent.
  • Smart players first get a grasp of which variant yields them best results.
  • Aside of the variant, the output also depends on whether you are playing a cash games or a tournament. Since each of these game types demand unique approaches to ace the game, your choice must lean towards which one you are best at.
  • Your opponents are your best gurus – Watch out for their moves, the strategies they employ, and actively seek out strategies to beat them. This homework can prove invaluable.
  • The number of players – as the number of players increases at the table, the number of cards you are dealt with decrease. But the intensity if competition you need to keep up with increases. This can cost you headspace, so choose wisely
• Use free games as practice ground – leverage the free games available in various portals. This practice will give you much needed confidence when you move to cash games.
• Private tables to cut short your risk – A23 recently brought out an update – a private table option. you can host a table exclusively for your friends on this portal/app. The best things about private tables is that it can be a controlled experiment played in a safe context with friends. You can use such new options for practice if you are a newbie. For experts, this of course means the Diwali Taash party just goes online!

That’s the lowdown on choosing rummy tables. If you have more insights you want to share with the eager rummy junta, do leave a comment. 

To learn more about the nuances of online rummy, keep reading GutshotMagazine.com.

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