5 Reasons Why You Are Not Winning an Online Rummy Game

Indian rummy is a well-known card game and its online version is creating ripples across the online gaming industry. Barely a few years old, the rummy game already has several feathers in its cap. It is currently the No. 1 real money game in India. 

If you know how to play rummy, you should utilize your skills to play for real cash prizes. This is because online rummy presents you with incredible opportunities to win cash prizes worth lakhs or even crores of rupees and other rewards such as cars, motorbikes, smartphones and laptops.

However, not everyone could succeed at the art of winning rummy games. This requires skills, practice and patience. And if you are still not winning in online rummy games, you should look up these tricks to improve your game.

1. Learn how to play rummy

If you are a beginner at rummy games, you must first learn how to play rummy. This forms the basis of all the strategies you are going to learn and make during the games. If we take a closer look at Indian rummy, it is played by two to six players using one or two card decks and jokers. Each player is dealt 13 cards that they need to arrange into relevant combinations. The player who arranges their cards into required combinations and makes a valid declaration first wins the game and gets zero points. 

When you have a strong understanding of game rules and concepts, you can create an effective strategy for an upcoming cash game or tournament. 

2. Begin with practice games

Once you have learned how to play rummy, the next ideal step for you is to play as many practice matches as you can. Practice games provide you an insight into what you will face during the actual game. It enlightens you about the game navigation and controls, exposes you to different formats and variations, and allows you to engage with and learn from real players. 

However, please be informed that practice games cannot be equated to cash games and tournaments. Cash games and tournaments are more competitive and challenging and practice games only help you prepare. So even if you are an experienced player, do not skip practice matches at any cost.

3. Stick with one variant for cash games

One of the most common rookie mistakes players make is trying their hand at all the variations of the rummy game. Of course, we advise playing every format and variation of rummy. But that is only until you find your comfort zone. When you try out different variations, you can identify your chances of winning in a particular variant. For instance, if you know you can do well in points rummy, you should always stick to this variant while playing for cash prizes. This practice not only improves your winning chances but also saves you from incurring huge losses.

4. Set goals for yourself

Although the objective remains the same, each variation of the rummy game has slight variations in rules and game play. This is one of the reasons why you should set a goal for yourself before entering any game. A good game plan (plus a lot of patience) will help you improve your overall performance and skill level. If you are playing for fun, just focus on enjoying the game.

5. Play responsibly

Irresponsible play might be one of the major reasons why you are not winning in online rummy games. In recent years, online rummy games have become very popular for their simplicity and ease of access. However, sometimes players lose track of their spending. If you refrain from playing responsibly, you will not only lose money but also lose the real purpose of playing the game i.e. entertainment.

If you keep these things in mind, you will definitely improve your chances of winning a cash game or tournament. Just remember that rummy should be played for fun and winning or losing are the only two outcomes you will get. So even if you lose a game, do not feel dejected. Pick yourself up and play multiple practice games to brush up on your skills.