By the middle of the 20th century, rummy had become deeply ingrained in American society, & during the Great Depression, Gin Rummy gained popularity as a cheap hobbmbm slotsy. The game gained more attention in the 1950s when television began to take off, thanks to televised tournaments that featured talented players & enhanced Rummy's standing as a competitive hobby. Millions of fans around the world still play rummy today, taking pleasure in both classic and contemporary variations of the game.