Out of all the card games that most people play, Indian Rummy happens to be one of the most popular ones. Its multiple variants make it ideal for different groups of people. If you are new to this exciting game, you must learn all you can about these different variations. 

There are three popular variants in Indian rummy, known as pool rummy, deals rummy and points rummy.

Pool Rummy: playing 101 pool rummy, you must ensure that your players opponents make more than 101 points. Conversely Similarly, when playing 201 pool rummy, you must ensure that the other players make more than 201 points, while still keeping your own points under 201.

Points Rummy: Also called 80 points rummy, this game is the most basic version of Rummy and many beginners enjoy this format before progressing onto harder ones. In this, players can choose point values that they are comfortable with (for instance, ₹100 per point) and then play accordingly.

Deals Rummy: As the name suggests, deals rummy is played for a specific number of deals. At the beginning of the game, players get a number of chips. At the end of the last deal, players are ranked on the basis of the chips they have.

Is it legal to play online rummy at Rummyculture.com?

Most definitely – Yes. Playing rummy online at RummyCulture is legal as stated by the Supreme Court of India. . The Court ruled in the year 1968 that rummy is a game of skill. In 1996, the Supreme Court of India also stated that (i) a competition where chances of success depend on a significant degree of skill is not gambling, and (ii) despite the fact that there is an element of chance, rummy is preponderantly a game of skill and thus may be considered a game of ‘mere skill.’

Does playing rummy online categorise as ‘Gambling’?

Short answer – No. The Constitution of India has a definition for gambling which reads like this: gambling includes any activity or undertaking whose determination is controlled or influenced by chance or accident or any activity or undertaking which is entered into or undertaken with consciousness of the risk of winning or losing (eg, prize competitions, a wagering contract)

The Supreme Court of India has identified rummy as a game of skill and not just chance, hence differentiating it from gambling. Therefore, the activity to play rummy for cash in a game of skill is protected under the Indian Constitution– Article 19(1)(g).

However, in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Assam, Karnataka and Odisha, players are not allowed to play rummy for cash. RummyCulture does not allow players from these states to play rummy for real money. But, they can still play our practice rummy games for free.You can Refer to our Terms of service for more details.