It may not ordinarily be thought of as the sexiest game in the universe of betting, but keno has huge amounts of passionate supporters. And it should! It’s a consistently exciting lottery-type game that’s uncomplicated to master, abundantly available in several alternate variations, and one that can pay out mega-dollars for those who master its numerous subtle rules. But let’s begin with the basic facts for now.
When explaining keno to novices, some betting connoisseurs compare it to lotto. This is at least to a certain extent apt, in that both games are basically numerical. But to take that comparison too far would be to underrate the many unique characteristics that make keno so compelling. Unlike bingo, keno users have the freedom to choose the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is granted an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to select as many (or as few) numbers as she feels they need. And it doesn’t take a keno superstar to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your selected numbers with a every day oldpen like you used back in school.
After you have checked your numbers, take the game card back to the girl at the keno booth. The clerk will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Do not lose this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your face and would like to help out, without a winning ticket in hand, you will collect precisely $.00 for your winning card.
So, there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno ticket. Let us advance to something a little more advanced, yes?
After you’ve picked your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and see the action happen on the monitor. That’s where the winning numbers show up in lights. If you have winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to dally, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get up to the keno booth to get your winnings, as a new keno game will likely start within five minutes.
Strategy #2: always make it back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you can not trust yourself to make that five-minute deadline every time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 slips. When the max amount of keno games (matching the amount of tickets) is played, you should then get off your numb back side and go collect your winnings.
Another alternative is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which commonly allows you make number picks for thirty keno rounds or more. Heck, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to redeem your numbers. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!
So now you are aware of a couple needed methods for winning keno. If you are an adept user, they may appear to be very obvious. But it doesn’t hurt to bone up on the basics, and if you are a novice player, every little bit of information will help make your keno betting more entertaining.