It won’t commonly be looked at as the most fun game in the world of betting, but keno has millions of fanatical followers. And it ought to! It’s a routinely thrilling lottery-like game that’s a breeze to learn, readily available in loads of assorted formats, and one that might yield mega-dollars for players who learn its countless subtle rules. But let’s begin with the basic facts for now.
When explaining keno to beginners, some betting experts compare it to the lottery. This is at least partially apt, in that both games are essentially numerical. However, to take that comparison too far would be to discount the countless unique traits that make keno so interesting. Not like bingo, keno gamblers have the freedom to pick the numbers for each and every card.
Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the player is granted an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to select as numerous (or as few) numbers as he thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a super genius to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your desired numbers with a ordinary#2 pencil like you used when you were a kid.
After you’ve checked your numbers, carry the keno card back to the person at the keno booth. The person will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Do not drop this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your mug and would like to help out, without a winning receipt on you, you will collect precisely $.00 for your winning card.
OK, so there you have strategy numero uno: always be sure to keep your keno slip. Let us move to something a little more advanced, shall we?
Now that you’ve picked your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and watch the action happen on the monitor. That is where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you marked winners, mark your card accordingly. Be sure not to dilly dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You really want to get up to the keno stand to collect your winnings, as a new drawing will probably begin within not too many minutes.
Strategy #2: always get back to the keno stand on time!
Assuming you can not trust yourself to meet that 5 minute margin each and every time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 tickets. When the maximum amount of games (fitting the number of tickets) is played out, you will then be able to get off your numb butt and go get your winnings.
Another choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which normally lets you make number choices for 30 keno games or more. Golly, you can take a Swedish massage and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to retrieve your numbers. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!
So now you know a couple required schemes for winning keno. If you are an accomplished player, they may appear to be very obvious. Still, it does not hurt to study up on the fundamentals, and if you are a new user, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno games more entertaining.