The different variations of Rummy that we know today are the result of numerous adaptations made to the game as it traveled across borders. Rummy arrived in the US by the late 1800s and quickly became very popular there, especially with satta lingfamilies & social circles. Rummy developed into many different variants as it went along, each with its own distinct set of rules & gameplay elements. Because of its versatility, the game has flourished across cultural boundaries, giving rise to regional variations like Gin Rummy, Indian Rummy, and Kalooki. Late 20th-century technological advancements further ushered Rummy into the digital era by enabling global players to interact and compete through online platforms.