Keno is a game of pure randomness and is very close to Lotto games. The game was brought to the US by Chinese newcomers in the 19th century. As with lotto games, it’s a dead easy to enjoy, and it is appealing as substantial fortunes are offered for very small bets. Keno is enjoyed at taverns, clubs and community centers all over the world today. Unfortunately it shares another weak point with lotto games – terrible expectations.
Logically, Keno found its way into online casinos as it was an easy game to develop, and internet casino owners wanted to capture the giant land based Keno fan base online. What was even more in the favour of online casinos was that many players were accustomed to betting on Keno on video terminals, so the move on to the internet was less of a encumbrance than say with blackjack.
So here is how you play Keno. You begin by choosing between four and 10 numbers from a total of eighty numbers. Each choice is called a "spot". In many internet keno games, you can purchase many tickets for the same draw, and in quite a few games you can even pre-order for future games.
After you have submitted your choices, 20 numbered balls will "drop" into a capsule from a barrel. If enough of your spots are picked, you win. That is all there is. You will obviously amass more, if more of your spots hit, like with lottos.
Most keno online games allow you to buy cards between 5 cents and $5, and pay out in multiples of your ticket value. Jackpot prizes of up to fifty thousand dollars are not uncommon.
Simple? Yes. So there should be a problem? Yes. The casino edge with Keno is 30% or higher, the WORST of any online casino game. The chances of landing on a number is 0.25percent. Keno is by a wide shot the awful game you could possibly wager on. If you are wanting a game of speculation wager on slot machines.