Okey which is pronounced as Okay has arrived at Rummy Royal.  This online rummy version is actually a Turkish variation of rummy and it is played with small ivory tiles.  A standard set of tiles for this game comes with two black ones which are similar to jokers in a standard deck of cards.

This new variation of the online rummy is proving to be a huge success and it is a great game to play.  The new Turkish rummy game can be a little confusing for experienced Kalooki players who are used to using their jokers but once you get the hang of this new online rummy variation it really is great fun.  This game is a strategy centred game that is recommended to most attentive and patient players.

There are a number of differences in this game and one of these is the fact that you can only lay off your cards when all of them are organized in runs and sets in your hand.  The cards in your hand don’t carry penalty points and the game ends with a -10, -20 or -40 score.

If you decide to give this game a try you really will need to pay more attention to your opponent and what they discard and what their desired tiles are.  Your opponent can only lay down tiles when they finish collecting tiles and this really does keep the suspense high in the game until the final play.

Turk Rummy as it is being commonly called isn’t just about sets and runs either.  Players can win with 7 identical pairs.  This is something that you will need to keep in mind when you are trying to figure out what your opponent is looking for.

It is a rather complicated game to try and explain in a blog post and the best thing to do would be to visit the Rummy Royal website and watch a demo of this game.  You can also practice this game for free on the Rummy Royal website too and the practice games come with in game instructions and strategic recommendations so that you can learn as you play.

Until next time,

Deal Those Cards,

This Sunday the 14^th of March at 8.30pm is when the next huge $30,000 guaranteed prize multi table tournament will take place on the Rummy Royal website.  The first prize in this amazing tournament is at least $7,500 and the buy in for the tournament is set at $100.

You can rebuy in this online rummy tournament up to 3 times up until the end of level 6.  As with all these monthly tournaments on the Rummy Royal website you can win your ticket to this event and the qualifier tournament games start with a buy in of just $1.25.  You can win your voucher or several vouchers to the prize tournament by winning the daily and weekly qualifiers.  In addition to the multi table qualifiers you can also play for a voucher in 2 and 4 seat tournaments.  You can find all the details of these qualifiers on the Rummy Royal website so don’t forget to check the daily schedule for more information.

In addition to these qualifiers there is also a freeroll that you can enter and the prize for this is a voucher worth $100 that will guarantee you a set in the prize tournament.  This freeroll takes place every Sunday at 1.30pm.

There are some great ways to get in on this $30,000 tournament for those who can’t afford the buy in price and this is one of the great things about the Rummy Royal website.  They always seem to be offering players the chance to get more and there freerolls are amazing too.  These free tournaments allow players to qualify for much bigger prize tournaments and everyone who is registered on this online rummy website can take part in them.

If you are looking for a great website where you can play online rummy and all its variations then Rummy Royal really is the best.  This online rummy website has been around the longest and it has the best reputation too.

Until next time,

Deal Those Cards,

Gin Rummy:

Gin Rummy is probably one of the better known versions of online rummy games.  This game uses a standard deck of 52 cards for two players.  There are other variations of this game too and these include Oklahoma Gin.  Gin Rummy is very popular online and there are plenty of great Gin Rummy tournaments that you can take part in.

Rummy 500:

Rummy 500 uses a single deck of 52 cards and 2 of the jokers.  This game is for 2 to 8 players.  The main objective of this online rummy game is to get 500 points first and dispose of all your cards.

Canasta:

Canasta uses 2 decks of cards and 4 jokers when playing with 4 or 5 players 3 decks of cards with 6 jokers are used when there are 6 players.  Each player in this game is dealt 11 cards.  Canasta is different to other online rummy variations and the card values are also different.  The players in this online rummy game are required to make Canastas which is a meld of 7 or more cards.  Players must aim to get rid of all of their cards by melding and getting rid of their last card on the discard pile.

Kalooki Rummy:

Kalooki rummy is played using two decks of cards and 2 jokers.  A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 players can take part in this online rummy game.  The objective of this game is to create sets and run with you cards and try to get rid of all your cards before your opponents.

There are some obvious differences in the online rummy variations but the basic structure for each game is more or less the same.  The difference usually lies in the number of decks used and the value of the cards.  If you are planning on taking up online rummy a good suggestion is to join online rummy website Rummy Royal because they allow you to play for free and practice all your skills and strategies before you play for real money.

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Deal Those Cards,

Most people will tell you that rummy is an easy game to learn but a difficult game to master.  This is essentially true and it does take a lot of skill and strategy to win your online rummy games.  If you are new to rummy you will find it very difficult to beat a seasoned player.  Unlike most online gambling games, rummy is not a game of chance or luck.  To be an expert in online rummy you need to master all the skills and strategies of this game and develop your very own winning ways.

Another thing you need when it comes to online rummy is a sharp memory and plenty of concentration skills too.  You need to focus on your game and keep an eye on what your opponent is doing too.

There are plenty of website that offer online rummy games and its many variants and these website also offer great tournaments where players can win large amounts of cash.  One of the most popular variations of the rummy game is Gin Rummy and the internet has really made this game take offer.

If you do intend to play online rummy you need to find a reputable online rummy website.  One of the most popular and most successful is Rummy Royal and the tournaments that are held on this online rummy website on a daily basis are great.  You can also win seats to their monthly tournaments that have jackpots of $30,000 or more.

It is easy to see why online rummy is so popular.  You can interact and play against people all over the world and there are some excellent jackpot prizes to be won too.

Until next time,

Deal Those Cards,

This rummy game can be played by three to eight people and you can use two or three decks to play.  You need to decide who the dealer is going to be and then he/she will deal six cards to each player.  In the first deal you need to make two sets.  In the second deal you get seven cards and you are required to make one set and one sequence.  In the third deal you get eight cards and you are required to make two sequences.  Deal four has nine cards and you need to get three sets.  The fifth deal has ten cards and you have to get two sets and one sequence.  Deal six is eleven cards and you have to get one set and two sequences.  Deal seven is the last deal and you get 12 cards.  For this one you have to get three sequences.  After this round the scores are calculated.

Like all other rummy games you have to pick up a card from the discard or the stock pile.  You also have to meld you cards.  You need to try to get rid of all of your cards by melding or laying down.  If you the first person to meld you win that deal and the other person gets penalty points.  When scoring, face cards are 10 points, Ace is 15 points and jokers are 25 points.  The player who has the minimum amount of points at the end of game wins.

You can play progressive rummy online too and this is a great way to interact with players from all over the world.  Online rummy also has the benefit of allowing you to play for cash prizes.

Until next time,

Deal Those Cards,

Online rummy is a game that has a lot of variations and it is popular worldwide.  Online rummy games are also available 24 hours a day so you can always log on and play no matter what time it is.

With online rummy you can play for real cash or for fun the choice is yours.  If you are just a beginner it is advisable that you play for free until you are confident of your skills and online rummy strategy. Then you can move on and play for real cash prizes in the paid online rummy tournaments.

There are a number of terms that you really need to be familiar with when you are playing online rummy and these terms help to make up your online rummy strategy.  Terms such as knocking, deadwood, going rummy, etc are things that you really need to know as they can help you to understand the game.

If you are not familiar with these terms you should really read beginners guides to online rummy so that you know exactly what it is you are aiming for when you begin playing.

Rummy is a card game and it requires skill and strategy. The strategy that you use is what will help you to win the game.  You need to decide on your strategy before you start playing so that you know whether you are going to try for sets, runs or just build melds.  Again as a new player you would need to read some beginner guides so that you are familiar with all these terms.

It is good to have a number of different strategies that you can use in your online rummy games and depending on the cards you get you can decide which strategy to employ in your online rummy game.

Until next time,

Deal Those Cards,

When you run out of cards by melding or building on melds and then discarding your last card this is going out.

Going rummy is when a player runs out of cards by dropping his first meld, building on his existing melds and discarding his final card all in the same turn of play.

When this happens and the round ends the scores are then calculated.  This is done by adding up all the card values in the players hand after the other person has run out of cards.   When counting scores the cards from 2 to 10 are given their face value.   Face cards have 10 points each and Aces are 11 points each.  The person who runs out of cards first will have no points and will be declared the winner of the round.  If this person has gone rummy the other person get a penalty of 25 points.

In rummy the person with the lowest score wins and this is where the strategy of knocking comes into play.  I have written post on this strategy before and when you knock the score is calculated on deadwood cards that remain.

As you can see, the best way to win in a round of online rummy is to actually go rummy.  That way your opponent gets a penalty of 25 points added to their score which will really help you out when it comes to deciding the overall winner at the end of all the rounds of your online rummy game.

Online rummy is a game of skill and strategy and in order to get the best out of it you need to practice and understand all the rules of play.  There are a number of great online rummy websites where you can join and play for free until you are confident enough to play for real money.  Playing for free will allow you to build up your strategy and game plan before you spend any real cash.

Until next time,

Deal Those cards,

You can also do what is called a lay off and this is when you add to the sequence or group of cards that are already on the table.  This is simply building up an existing meld.

The next thing that you have to do is lay down a card.  When you lay down one of your cards after you have taken your turn you lay the card face down on the discard pile.  You are not allowed to lay down the card that you just picked up if you picked it from the discard pile.  You must wait till your next turn to get rid of this card if you don’t need it.  If you took the card from the stock pile and you don’t need it you can put this card down again on the discard pile during your turn.

There are no minimum or maximum requirements when it comes to the amount of sets or runs that you can play in a single hand of traditional rummy.  You can place as many sets or runs as you like until you run out of cards.  You do however have to meet certain requirements when it comes to other variations of online rummy games.

The main basic rules that you need to adhere to when playing online rummy games is that you take it in turns to pick up cards from the stock pile or the discard pile and you use these cards to help you form sets, runs and melds which help you to win the game.  When you have a set, run or meld created you place it on the table to help decrease the amount of cards you have.  The first person to create runs, sets or melds out of all of their cards wins the game.

Until next time,

Deal Those Cards,

Online rummy is normally played by two people but there can be up to six players.  In online rummy games that involve three or four players each player will receive seven cards.  In games with five or six players each will receive six cards.

The main method used in all online rummy games is the draw and discard method and this is common in all online rummy variations.  An online rummy game will begin with the player to the dealers left and this player must draw a card from draw pile.  During his turn this player can either meld or lay down a card depending on what cards he holds.  The player will always have to discard a card on his turn.

In online rummy the main aim of the game is to get rid of all the cards in your hand before your opponent does.  In online rummy players often play for real cash and in order to win you really do need to understand all the terms that are used in the game.  Some common terms include:

Set:  if you have a series of 3 or more card with the same value you have a set.  An example would be 4 or clubs, 4 of hearts and 4 of diamonds.

Run:  a run is a sequence of 4 cards of the same suit.  An example of this would be 5, 6, 7 and 8 of hearts.

Meld:  a meld is formed when a player lays down the runs and sets on the table.  Melds have to be placed face up and runs have to be laid down in the correct sequence.

Building:  this is where players build on their meld.  Once a meld has been created players can continue to build it.  Sets can have a fourth card added to them and runs can have additional cards added to their sequence too.

These are just some of the terms that you need to be familiar with and practice and continuous play will help to build your memory and skill when it comes to online rummy games.

Until next time,

Deal those cards,

With most online rummy websites you will be required to volunteer your personal details when you are signing up for your account.  All reputable online rummy website will clearly state what security features they have on their website.  They will also tell you about the software that they use to protect you.  If these details are not clear then you should avoid signing up with online rummy website.

Before you sign up to play at any online rummy website you will want to read their user agreement and privacy policy.  Once you have gone through all of this and you are happy to proceed there are a few other precautions to note.

Before you give out your bank or credit card details you might want to try and verify their reputation.  This is easy to do and all you have to do is read reviews of your chosen website and any comments that have been posted on forums by other users.  You should always check your credit card statements for any discretion and make sure that all your transactions are listed correctly.

When you sign up with your chosen online rummy website it is a good idea to check out their community and discussion boards.  If they have chat rooms be sure to be active and interact with the other players.  Here you will be able to discuss the websites features and learn about their policies.

Rummy Royal is one of the biggest online rummy providers and this online rummy website is considered to be very safe and they have a great online community too.  There are a number of online rummy websites that have cropped up over the past year and if you are planning on playing on any of these online rummy websites then you need to think safety precautions first before you give out any of your personal or bank details.

Until next time,

Deal Those Cards,