QUESTION: My lady friend and I have been playing gin rummy for nearly a year. Games are to 200 points, and the statistics so far after 93 games are: Wins: 47-46 Points: 16,391-16,379.

There's no better time to play some classic games when your family is home for the holidays. So let's start with today's Game of the Day, Gin Rummy. If you're unfamiliar with the old 18th century ...