It won’t usually be deemed the most fun game in the realm of betting, but keno has millions and millions of devoted supporters. And it should! It’s a always entertaining lotto-like game that’s easy to pickup, readily available in loads of assorted styles, and one that might pay out mega-dollars for those who learn its heaps of subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basic rules here.
When explaining keno to newbies, some wagering masters compare it to lotto. This is at least in part apt, in that both games are essentially numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far can be to undervalue the many unique aspect that make keno so interesting. Unlike bingo, keno users have the power to select the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is furnished with an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to select as many (or as few) numbers as he desires. And it doesn’t take a keno superstar to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your chosen numbers with a standardball point pen like you used when you were in third grade.
After you have marked your numbers, carry your card back to the girl at the keno booth. The nice person will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t lose this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and would like to help out, without a winning slip in hand, you will get exactly $.00 for your actions.
Ok, there you have strategy numero uno: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s move on to something a little more complex, what do you think?
After you’ve checked off your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and observe the action take place on the screen. That is where the winning numbers show up for all to see. If you picked winners, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to drag your feet, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You must get up to the keno booth to collect your winnings, as a new drawing will surely start up within five minutes.
Strategy number two: always make sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you can’t trust yourself to beat that 5 minute deadline every time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 tickets. When the maximum amount of keno games (the same as the number of tickets) is played out, you may then get off your lazy butt and go collect your winnings.
Another choice is recognized as a "stray and play" keno card, which generally allows you make number picks for thirty games or more. Gosh, you can take vacation to Greece and not have to fret about getting back in time to get your winnings. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!
So now you know a number of required techniques for winning keno. If you are a skillful gambler, they might seem to be stupidly obvious. But it doesn’t hurt to study up on the fundamentals, and if you are a novice gambler, every little bit of advice will help make your keno games more fun.
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