Gin Rummy Online, Simple and Fun

Gin rummy, or Gin as it is more commonly known, marked its 100th birthday in 2009, and today is just as popular as ever, with enthusiasts even playing for money on the internet.

A simple, two-player card game played with a regular pack of 52 cards, the standard version of gin rummy involves several hands, with the winner being the player who reaches 100 points (or a different amount agreed upon before).

The objective in each hand is to be first to dispose of all your cards. This can be achieved by picking up and disposing of cards, while combining the cards into what are known as melds.

There are several variations of the game, including Gin Rummy, Traditional Rummy, Oklahoma Gin and Kalooki, most of which are available at the plethora of online gaming sites that offer online gin rummy.

Rummy Royal, the self titled "home of online rummy games," is one of the best sites in this particular business. It offers all the major versions of the game in both head-to-head and tournament play, and includes lengthy explanation on getting started. You can also learn how to play without betting by using the site's demo versions.