https://boltfantasy.com/ Evidence-first rummy and skill-game editorial for adult Indian readers. Dated register of rule, product and policy news across the Indian rummy market. Every entry verified against a published primary source. en Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://boltfantasy.com/news/format-rules-update/ https://boltfantasy.com/news/format-rules-update/ Sat, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Rule The Indian Rummy Association clarified that a set of three suited cards with a printed joker still satisfies the second-sequence requirement when paired with a pure sequence. The clarification applies to the standard 13-card Indian rummy format played on the 80-point table. https://boltfantasy.com/news/safety-and-kyc-update/ https://boltfantasy.com/news/safety-and-kyc-update/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Product Several rummy platforms tightened the mid-life drop to 50 points in 101-pool after a Q2 player-pool review. The tightening aligns the mid-life drop across the largest three platforms and clarifies the published rule for adult readers who play Pool regularly. https://boltfantasy.com/news/responsible-play-update/ https://boltfantasy.com/news/responsible-play-update/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Policy The Bolt desk's state-by-state reference for real-money rummy was expanded to 28 states and 8 union territories. Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Odisha, Sikkim, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tamil Nadu remain restricted.