Gin rummy is a popular two player card game invented in 1909 by Elwood T. Baker and his son, C. Graham Baker. The game is an evolution of Whiskey Poker, another popular card game, but it is intended to carry faster gameplay than standard rummy and its other variations.

Gin Rummy Rules - The objective of the game is to be able to get rid of all the cards you have in your hand by putting them together in sets or runs, and laying them down. A set is a group of 3 or 4 cards of the same value, while a run is a consecutive lineup of 3 or more cards of the same suit.

Gin Rummy  Strategy Tips -  Winning comes when you are the first player to be able to set all your cards down without any deadwood cards. The rules of the game are pretty simple: pick and discard, meaning take a card from the pile and discard one from your hand until you are able to get rid of everything.

The rules may seem simple, but gin rummy also incorporates a good amount of strategizing in order to be able to come up with the frequent and tactical sets and runs.

With the game being so popular, playing the game online has now enjoyed a substantial audience.

There are plenty of online card game sites these days that bring this Online rummy games as one of its offerings. Registering for an account is free and easy and you might even receive an initial playing cash and a welcome bonus as well.