Gin Player Online

It turns out the #1 question I get asked most by visitors is:

Where Can I Play Gin Rummy Online?

Rummy Royal is the answer I've been giving lately. They are a new room, but they offer several card games including Rummy and Gin Rummy, in a couple of variations.

Game Colony has a lot of Gin Rummy action going on, and they even have player ratings and leaderboards in place. You can play for real money there, but I don't. Instead of having a traditional banking section set up, they cloak it in the concept of "tickets". I'd prefer something more straightforward. But definitely, if you're looking for "fun" games, visit Game Colony.

Now, for some information on the game of Gin Rummy . . .

Gin Rummy is one of those cards games that most people are taught as children. It is easy to learn, but should you decide to master it, you'll be surprised at the level of skill involved in the game.

As a poker player who recently moved towards playing Gin, I had a hard time finding good information about the game of Gin Rummy online. So, I decided to put together this website. That means if you are a seasoned Gin player, you won't be finding any advanced strategies about the game here, yet.

But, if you are looking for the difference between Oklahoma and Hollywood Gin, you've come to the right place. There are walk-throughs for the different scoring methods, a list of rules covering the different dealer mistakes, and information on the different variations of Gin Rummy.

There is also a strategy section that has some tips that will get you up and running in short order. They won't turn you into a pro, but they will help you start to recognize the different strategies involved in the game. If you're interested in more in-depth strategy discussions, browse through the books section or visit the strategy section at Game Colony.

Gin Events

The Gin Rummy Association hosts a series of Tournaments every year, including the World Series of Gin Rummy. Other events include the Desert Classic, the Fall Open, and the Holiday Classic. You can check their website for more information about their events.

If you can't find a game locally, or are interested in playing a new group of people, there are internet sites that provide Gin games. For instance, Yahoo has an online Gin game.

Gin and Poker

If, like me, you're coming to the game of Gin after having played a considerable amount of texas holdem, you'll be in for a treat. The action is constant in Gin Rummy. You are involved in every play of every hand. That's much more exciting than "fold, fold, fold".

Besides the extra action, you have a few new dimensions to the game of cards. In Gin, you can play defense. By deciding what to throw, and what not to throw into the discard pile, you can block your opponent from completing or adding to his melds.

So, while you're still playing a card game, you have more control over the cards. Something that every poker player has wished for since their first bad beat!