Keno is a game of pure chance and is very similar to Lotto games. The game was brought over to the US of A by Chinese migrants in the 19th aeon. As with lottery games, it is a very simple to play, and it is endearing as big prizes are offered for very tiny wagers. Keno is enjoyed at saloons, clubs and civic center all over the world today. Unfortunately it shares another weakness with lotto games – horrid odds.
Understandably, Keno happen upon its way into internet casinos as it was a simple game to develop, and casino software operators wanted to catch the big brick and mortar Keno fan base on the internet. What was even more in the favour of online casinos was that many people were accustomed to wagering on Keno on video terminals, so the move on to the internet was a insignificant barrier than say with chemin de fer.
So here is how you play Keno. You begin by choosing between 4 and 10 numbers from a total of 80 numbers. Each choice is referred to as a "spot". In many internet keno games, you can buy multiple cards for the same draw, and in a few games you can even pre-buy for future games.
Once you have submitted your choices, 20 numbered balls will "enter" into a hopper from a tube. If enough of your numbers are selected, you win. That simple. You will obviously come away with more, if more of your numbers hit, like with lotteries.
Most online keno games allow you to buy tickets between 5 cents and 5 dollars, and pay out in multiples of your card value. Jackpot prizes of up to fifty thousand dollars are not uncommon.
Easy? Absolutely. So there must be a problem? Yes. The house advantage with Keno is 30% or higher, the WORST of any online casino game. The chances of landing on a number is 0.25%. Keno is by a long margin the worst game you could possibly play. If you are seeking a game of speculation gamble on slot machines.