As a cheap source of entertainment during hard economic times, the game became a mainstay in American homes during the Great Depression. The popularity of rummy continued to rise in the 20th century after Ginslots of cash Rummy was introduced in the 1910s, making the game easier to play and more widely available. Its status in American culture was cemented when this version swiftly gained popularity among players and was even highlighted in mainstream media. Rummy is now played all over the world, with innumerable adaptations and variations that take into account regional tastes and customs, making it a genuinely global pastime.