Under the name "Gin Rummy," Baker—a resident of New York City—is credited with presenting and popularizing the game to the general public. The card game gained paviator gameopularity at parties and card clubs very soon. Rummy Gold grew in popularity over the course of the 20th century and is still a popular past time for people of all ages. Rummy Gold's status in popular culture has been further cemented by its appearances in a variety of media, such as television series, films, and books.
