A Rummy game is played at the casino using slot machines or live poker. When you place your bets, if they are valid (you hit the numbers on the reels) then the money is given to you. If the bets on these machines or live poker games are lost, your money is refunded back to you. The game of Rummy has many variants. In most casinos where Rummy is offered for real money, there is only one table for players. This table is called the ‘blind’ table and all the players in the table match wits and experience together before the Blind player makes his final bet.
A rummy side bet consists of a wager that covers if the initial two cards, from both players, are a Rummy, including both players’ second card. Rummy can include three cards of a same rank (for example, AH, 5H, 8H), a three-cards straight (for example, A7), or two cards of different ranks (such as SS, 8S). Your initial two cards must be a Rummy or else the bet will be a ‘low hand’, which means you’ve either missed out on a lot of points, or that you’re risking too much.
If you have a good early position, say about seven points when the blinds are opening, then it’s a good idea to play a triple rummy bet, or perhaps a double rummy bet if you think you might be able to make it to ten points by the end of the blinds. But remember that you are only playing a small bet, and so you don’t want to spend too much time here – the key to making a profit here is to cover it quickly, before other players have a chance to match your move. This means placing your first two initial cards face up, and your third and fourth cards face down. This way you can cover a large area in one go, and hopefully scoop up a lot of opponents because of it.
In the previous example, if your initial two cards were a Rummy and a Blackjack, then this would be a good starting point for a quick bet. However, if the initial cards were, say, SS and 8S, then it’s worth holding out for a while longer, and this could become an ongoing game. If you’re at this stage in the game, you should also consider whether you’re at a reasonable advantage over most players and bet accordingly. If you have a strong pre-board advantage (especially over players with poor pre-board numbers), then you may feel confident enough to win the pot without having to pump out a lot more money. On the other hand, if you only have a small pre-board advantage, then a lot of action around the table may put you in a disadvantageous position.
Another important part of winning in Rummy is learning how to play the hand you’re dealt. In a game of blackjack, all players are dealt a hand containing seven cards, including the Ace. There are three possible outcomes when this hand is made – it can either help you or against you, depending on how you play your cards. The most common way to play a hand is to bet. Whether you bet and raise, or simply fold with a bet, is often determined by what the other players are likely to do.
In order to win even money with Rummy, you should memorise how to use the betting strategy and how to judge your hand correctly. Although the rules don’t state any requirements for how to play, a good Rummy player can earn as much as 40% of thepots prize by winning the smallest amount of pots (the three card rummy). With a little practice and the right knowledge you should easily be able to earn back this money, and soon enough even start making a living from online bets!
