Rummy

Considered by many a game of skill, Rummy is a group of games all sharing the "draw and discard" structure. In addition to this unique play outline, the main objective is to get rid of all of the cards in your hand by forming either sets or runs. All of the Rummy games contain a scoring system making the play for money much more attractive. Rummy stand as the third most popular online game.

Many theories exist about the origins of the Rummy games, all accrediting the origin of the game to diverse people or countries.

In the USA the most popular is Gin Rummy and Rummy 500. Many believe that gin rummy originated in New York right before the Depression.
The name comes from its inventor's passion of  the Gin liquor. The game became popular when it was embrace by society elite in the 1930's.
The East
One of the first card games to integrate this play pattern is the Chinese card game Mahjong or  Mah-Jong, Mah-Jongg, Mai-Jiang. Not long after, some western versions show up worldwide, likes kanhoo, conquian, and more. The proliferation of these card games is accredited to Chinese immigrants, and European merchants who became accustomed with the game during their travels.
Americas
Some versions trace the Rummy origins to the Spanish game "Conquian", brought to America by the Spanish settlers. Prominent experts considers this game to be the predecessor of all Rummy games, because of the  similarity to the Gin Rummy.

In the last few years, some Rummy variants have gone online, offering players from all over the web to join in forum and virtual community to play for fun or for real money. Rummy programs play a dynamic role in online gaming, providing players with realistic downloadable rummy games .Some of  the software also contain guide, instructions and tutorial on how to play rummy. Online multiplayer Rummy tournament are very popular.

Classic Rummy games variations comprise: Gin Rummy, Rummy 500, Ramino,  Oklahoma Rummy, Conquian, Michigan Rummy,  Canasta, Ramino, Liverpool Rummy, 3 Card Rummy, Remi, Tonk, Kalooki ,Tile Rummy (aka Rummi), Scala 40, Rummikub, Crazy Rummy , Rummy Zero, Carioca Rummy, Block Rummy, Bonanza Rummy, Contract Rummy,  Russian Rummy, Persian Rummy, Indian, Rummy, Rummicube, Shanghai Rummy, Thai Rummy, Rummy Royal, Joker Rummy, Rumino, Vegas Rummy, Fortune Rummy, Rummy King,  Rummy Joker, Rummy Drop, Mummy Rummy, Progressive Rummy, and more rummy games.