Gin rummy? Isn’t that the game you played with your nan?

Beloved by nans the world over, the game’s also a favourite of old-school poker legends, such as Stu Unger. In fact, there was a time when gin rummy was the hottest game in the US, and it featured heavily in Hollywood films.

So it’s the height of card-playing fashion?

Er, not exactly. That was back in the 1940s, but it is starting to make a comeback online. Its quick gameplay and strong skill component appeals to a new generation of poker fans.

Q:So how do you play it?