Rummy arrived in the United States by the late 19th & early 20th centuries, where it quickly became very popular. The game became a mainfantafeat loginstay in both homes and parlors as it was frequently played in social situations. Gin Rummy's popularity as a pastime was further cemented in the 1910s with its introduction. The fast-paced gameplay and strategic depth of this variation drew in a new generation of players.
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