Because they can affect both your gameplay & that of your opponents, strategic discards are important in Gold Rummy 51. Prioritizing the discard of high-value or less useful cat slotscards that are unlikely to help you form sets or sequences in your hand is one efficient way to dispose of cards. You can increase your chances of winning by doing this and reduce the possibility of aiding your opponents in finishing their hands. Observing the cards that your opponents have discarded is another tactical way to dispose of cards.