Rummy Royal always have some great promotions running and today’s post is going to take a look at one of the great tournaments that they have. This tournament is the Kalooki 51 $25,000 guaranteed prize rummy tournament. It will begin on Sunday, September 13th at 7pm GMT. The buy in for this tournament is $100 and you can rebuy up to four times in the first hour.

Vouchers for this tournament are up for grabs on a daily basis and you can get your hands on these by winning the daily or weekly qualifiers available on the Rummy Royal website. The buy ins for this voucher games are as low as $3.25 and in addition to the multi table qualifiers there are also games in which you can win vouchers for the 2 or 4 seat single tournaments.

As mentioned, the seats for the September tournament are worth $100 and for every $100 that is placed in to the prize pool of the qualifying voucher games there will be one voucher awarded. For example, if you play in the $25k x 2 qualifier where the buy in price is $16.50 and 30 players are playing then the prize pool for this game would be $450 and $400 of this would be used to place 4 tournament seats up for grabs. The remaining $50 prize money would be divided amongst the players according to the standard payout structure table on Rummy Royal.

There are plenty of qualifying games in the run up to the main tournament and if you would like to get your hands on a seat in the $25K tournament then you should check out the promotions page on the Rummy Royal website where you can find all the details including the list of qualifying games and their buy in prices too. Remember there are daily and weekly qualifying games in the run up to the main tournament event so you still have plenty of time to get your hands on one of the seats.

Until next time,

Deal Those Cards,

Welcome to the second part of this rummy glossary series. I won’t delay with an introduction today so if you’re ready let’s begin.

Dead Cards: These are the cards that are no longer available to play as they are either discarded or melded into a player’s hand.

Deuce: A two of any suit or colour

Discard: After a player draws a card from the stock pile and then places it on the discard pile.

Fill: This is the card that helps to turn a combination into a matched set.

Go Out: This term refers to getting rid of the last card in your hand.

House Rules: House rules are usually different from the official game rules and house rules are always agreed upon before the games starts. They can include optional rules.

Matched Set: A matched set is three or more cards that can be melded together.

Meld: This is three or more cards of the same value or rank such as the 7 of hearts, 7 of clubs, 7 of diamonds, or three or more of the same suit in a sequence or consecutive order such as the 4 of clubs, 5 of clubs, 6 of clubs, or the 8 of hearts, 9 of hearts, ten of hearts, and Jack of hearts.

Round The Corner: This is a rule that allows the Ace to be in sequence with both the king and the deuce. This rule is often only deemed valid when aces are high.

Speculate: This is to pick up your opponents discard so that it will produce a combination instead of a meld.

Undercut: This is where you reduce your deadwood to equal or less than your opponents after they have knocked.

Wild Discard: A wild discard is a completely unsafe discard but this sometimes become necessary in order to win the game.

Well that’s it for the rummy glossary. Hopefully you were already familiar with most of these terms but if not then hopefully you have learned something new also.

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Deal Those Cards,

I have been posting about online rummy for quite some time now and so I thought I would do a two part series on all the rummy terminology that you should be familiar with. There is a large list of terms and that is why I am breaking this series into two parts. The glossary is in alphabetical format so here goes.
Aces High: This is only applicable in games where Aces are counted using higher points values for example Q-K-A is valid but A-2-3 is not. Some of the rummy games allow aces to be treated as both high and low.

Aces Low: This term refers to aces that are counted as a 1 point value. There are some rummy games that allow aces to have both high and low values so it is wise to check what rules apply to the game you are playing.

Baiting: This term can also be known as advertising, baiting, chumming, fishing, or tempting. It is when one player discards a card with the intention of convincing the other player to discard a card of the same rank or suit. This is a strategic rummy move.

Blind Discard: A blind discard is a term that is used when a player discards a card without having any idea whether or not their opponent can make use of it. This is a very common move at the start of a rummy game.

Block: This term refers to holding back a card so that it won’t allow your component to complete their meld.

Captain: This is where one player plays against two opponents or where two players play against three or even four players.

Combination: This term refers to two cards that can become a matched set if another suitable card is added to them.

Count: This is the total number of points that are in a hand after deducting the count of the total melded cards.

Cut: This refers to cutting the cards after they have been shuffled. This is to ensure fair play and the deck is cut in two with the lower portion being placed on the top to ensure that the order of the deck is changed.

That’s it for part one of this Rummy glossary series. There are some great terms listed here and ones that you should definitely be familiar with if you want to become an expert at your game.

Until next time,

Deal Those Cards,

Rummy Online have partnered with Rummy Royal to allow their members access to some of the best online rummy games available.  This online rummy website is great and it is packed full of rummy strategy guides and rummy rules and tutorials which you can read before you start playing any of their online rummy games.

If you want to play online rummy with Rummy Online you will need to download the free software before you can start.  This is quick and easy to do and within minutes you could be playing online rummy games with people from all over the world.

Rummy is a skill based game and you will need to manage your bankroll responsibly.  The online guides and strategy articles that are available on this website will help you to do this.

Rummy Online also has some great promotions and tournaments for all their online rummy players.  For a limited time they have a great new incentive for new players.  When you make your first deposit of $25 you will get a 100% bonus which means you will actually have $50 to play with.  For the first 30 days after you register your account you can join in the beginner tournaments that have been created especially for new members who are trying out the online rummy games for the first times.  These tournaments are for those who are still getting used to playing online rummy games.

Rummy Online also have a tournament each month where players can win up to $15,000 and this is a really popular tournament with all the players.  These tournaments also have some great prizes that have included iPods and much more.  They also have special $1 promotional tournaments where prizes are guaranteed.  The jackpot for these $1 tournaments is $500.

Online rummy games are rapidly gaining in popularity and with some great variations it is no wonder that more and more websites are looking to include online rummy games.  Rummy Online is an excellent website and the thing that makes this website work so well is the fact that they also provide guides and strategy tips for their players.

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Deal Those Cards,

Online Rummy from Game Account is a new online rummy website with a difference. With this website you don’t need to download any software and you can join in multiplayer Gin Rummy games and play them directly from your browser. Game Account is the world’s largest network of skill based person to person games and the launch of their Gin Rummy portal is proving to be very successful.

Game Account is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and has been around since 2001. They specialize in online skilled games and they are located in London. Their skill games offer player the chance to win real cash prizes and at any given moment you are sure to find thousands of active players from over 130 countries worldwide getting ready to take part in some skilled action.

Game Account itself has over 20 different games for players to choose from but they only have one rummy variant at this time which is Gin Rummy. The games on this website are divided into two different categories which are multiplayer and single player games.

When looking at this website in terms of quality and dependability I was delighted to find that this website is top notch. Making a deposit into your account is easy and withdrawals are equally easy to make too. All transactions on this website are 100% secure and customer support is available via phone, live chat, and email. The only downside to this Gin Rummy website is that fact that the games are not open to US players, hopefully this will change soon though.

When you sign up with Game Account you will get a 100% signup bonus when you make your first deposit. There are also free tournaments taking place every day and freerolls are also available each week where players can win thousands of pounds in cash prizes. The freeroll tournaments also include Gin Rummy which is great. Game Account also includes a great loyalty program that pays you back up to 1% of your stakes as real cash.

It’s a shame that this website doesn’t offer more variations of online rummy games but I’m sure once they see how popular their Gin Rummy game is they will add more rummy variations.

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Deal Those Cards,

Skill 7 Rummy is a medium sized rummy website when you view it in terms of traffic but it seems to be growing rapidly especially among the European games community. The websites features a simple layout and it very easy to navigate which is great. This website is multinational and is available in 10 different languages. These languages include English, Deutsch, French, Hrvatski, Italian, Magyar, Polish, Portuguese, Svenska, and Turkish.

There are two types of rummy games offered by Skill 7 and these are classic rummy and gin rummy. There are also a number of other skill games that you can play too on this website and they offer cash prizes. There are 15 different card games and 5 board games. Yatzy which is a very popular dice game is also features as is Mahjong and Backgammon. There are also 3 sports games on offer at Skill 7 and these are billiards, snooker, and penalty king. Arcade games such as Zuminga are also featured. To summarise, there really are a great deal of games that you can test your skills with but sadly only two variations of Rummy.

Players from the United States and Europe are legally allowed to play these games and whilst this website has been in operation since 2005 it is only becoming popular with Rummy fans now. This website is trusted and highly recommended and the payout methods and secure transactions featured are excellent. The deposit options available for this website include NETeller, Moneybookers, Click2Pay, Mastercard, and Visa.

This online skills websites also offers promotions and when you sign up with their website you can get €50 worth of play money to use. It is free and easy to sign up and with the free money you get you can test out the games and familiarise yourself with the website layout. There are plenty of tournaments being held on this website on a daily basis and some great cash prizes too.

All in all, I was impressed by this website and can’t wait to logon and play some more games.

Until next time,

Deal Those Cards,

Wiliam Hill Gin Rummy is the latest addition to the the William Hill online casino.  The Gin Rummy Room is new to the skills area of their online casino and all new players get a £20 sign up bonus.  Other games in the skills section include Poker Dice, Backgammon, Domino Duel and multiplayer blackjack.  They host weekly tournaments and there are even small tournaments that are player every night of the week.  The Gin Rummy community on this website is the second largest community and every Friday they have a Gin Rummy Tournament where you can win £500.

William Hill prides itself on having great customer service, fast payouts, and top of the range technology for their website.  The Gin Rummy section is for both beginners and enthusiasts and all the players will appreciate the real life feel that you are presented with at the tables.  The speed of this website is amazing too and you can arrange set of 10 cards faster than you can in real life.  This helps to make the games even faster and takes your gaming skills to a whole new level.

If you love Rummy then playing Gin Rummy has never been easier.  At the William Hill Gin Rummy room you can play straight from your browser.  This means that there are no files to download and all you need is an account with William Hill casino and internet connection.  If you are new to the William Hill casino you will get a £20 free signup bonus which will allow you to test out their Gin Rummy platform before you have to deposit any money into your account.

William Hill is one of the biggest and the most profitable bookmakers in the UK and when you play at their online casino you are assured of their integrity and securtiy.  They are also extremelhy reliable.  Their Gin Rummy tourmanets are extremely successful and a great way to interact with other Gin Rummy enthusiasts.

Until next time,

Deal Those Cards,

Vegas Three Card Rummy uses a single 52 deck of cards.  Both the player and the dealer are dealt three cards each.  The player’s cards are dealt face up and the dealers cards are face down.  The goal of the game is to score fewer points than that of the dealer.  Each cards has a different value and they are ranked as follows:

Cards 2 to 10 have their face value, Jack, Queen, and Kings are worth 10 points each.  Aces are 1 point.  A pair of cards is worth 0 points as is a triple, a two card suited run, and a three card suited run.  It should be noted, that Ace, King, is not a suited run.

In order to play this rummy variation online the player will press the deal button and the basic bet amount is placed.  The player and the dealer will each get three cards and the player can only see his own three cards.  At this point the player will have to choose whether to fold or raise.  A player must raise in order to see the dealer’s cards.  If you choose to fold you lose your bet and the game ends.  If you decide to raise and view the dealers cards, the dealer must have 20 points or less or your automatically win.  If the dealer qualifies by having 20 points or less and his three card total is great than the players, the player wins.  There are different payouts depending on the players score.  If the players score is 0 the payout is at the ratio of 4:1, if the players points are 1 – 5 the payout ratio is 2:1, if the players points are 6 – 19 the payout ratio is 1:1.

This game is very similar to blackjack and if very much a game of chance.  The game also uses poker techniques in the fact that you can hold and raise, and rummy rules in that you can build suits and runs.  It is a fun and exciting game to play and it can be very quick and easy to learn.

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Deal Those Cards,

Bodog is an online gambling, music and entertainment website that is now offering its players a chance to play the extremely popular card game rummy. If you know Bodog then you know that they have always focused on being a place where people can come for one stop fun.

Bodog is not just an online casino though. They have an online sportsbook, racebook, an online poker room, an online casino, and a music label called Bodog Music. Their online casino also includes a rummy variation that will definitely put your rummy skills to the test.

In a bid to spice up their online casino Bodog added the Vegas three card rummy game. This is a variation of rummy that combines the elements of blackjack, poker, and rummy. It is very similar to the game of blackjack where you play again the dealer who can also bust on his end. The poker aspect of this game includes the ability to have betting rounds where you can bet, raise, or fold. The card value, card runs, card combinations, and the main strategy to the overall game is based on rummy. If you enjoy any of these games though you will probably find the Vegas three card rummy game very entertaining.

All in all it looks like Bodog casino really is on to a winner with the introduction of their rummy based game. Online rummy has become extremely popular and by introducing it in their online casino they have already broadened their player selection. Now when people search for a place to play online rummy they will have more choice and Bodog can benefit greatly from the increase in players and of course the new players who join to play rummy can also be encouraged to play the other casino games too.

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Deal Those Cards

Rummy Royal is an online rummy website with a twist. It is not just an online rummy website it is actually a rummy community. Players don’t just visit this website to play games of rummy; they come to interact with one another. Rummy Royal runs its very own rummy forum where players can share tips, learn new strategies, discuss skills required for rummy, and give each other a place to come and ask for advice and meet other rummy enthusiasts.

Rummy Royal has always been an extremely busy website and it is one of the top online rummy websites too. They have the fastest growing rummy portal on the internet and they have thousands of registered players logged in at any given time.

Their online rummy games are available 24 hours a day and they run some excellent rummy tournaments where players can battle against each other for some great cash prizes. They have all the variations of rummy card game available for players so whether you enjoy traditional rummy, Gin rummy, Oklahoma rummy, Kalooki 40 or Kalooki 51, you can log on and take part.

For beginners they also have excellent guides that show players how to play and with the forum this makes learning the popular card game even easier. All new players can take advantage of the $200 bonus that this online rummy website offers with your first deposit. Registering is free and very easy to do. Just follow the step by step setup and you will be playing online rummy in no time.

It is very easy to see why Rummy Royal has been voted the number one online rummy website by so many people and with all they have to offer I can understand why. If you want to play online rummy why not give Rummy Royal a chance. I’m sure you’ll love it.

Until next time,

Deal Those Cards