Notable Players
- Stu Ungar, widely regarded as the greatest gin rummy player of all time, described by many as having a clairvoyant ability to see his opponents' hands.
- Bill Ingram, winner of the International Gin Rummy Tournament of Champions during the late 90s.
- Harry "Yonkie" Stein, a renowned big-money player from Canada, regarded as one of the top players of his time.
- John Hainline, a greeting-card distributor from San Francisco who has won more than 30 gin rummy tournaments and is considered among the best players after Stu Ungar's death.
- Norman Le Pore, a strong player from Nevada.
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