It might not usually be thought of as the most lucrative game in the realm of gaming, but keno has millions and millions of dedicated supporters. As well it should! It’s a always thrilling lotto-like game that’s simple to master, abundantly available in tons of different formats, and one that will yield millions for people who learn its countless subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the basics for now.
When explaining keno to newbies, some betting masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least in some ways correct, in that each game is generally numerical. But to carry that comparison too far will be to undervalue the many unique characteristics that make keno so interesting. Unlike bingo, keno users have the power to pick the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is furnished with an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to determine as many (or as few) numbers as he or she 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 standardpen like you had when you were in school.
Once you’ve checked your numbers, take your keno card back to the clerk at the keno booth. The person will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not drop this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your loud shirt and wants help out, without a winning receipt with you, you will be given exactly $.00 for your actions.
And there you have strategy #1: always take care to keep your keno slip. Let us move on to something a bit more useful, ok?
Now that you’ve marked your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and see the action happen on a big video monitor. This is where the winning numbers are shown for us. If you have winners, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to drag your feet, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You are required to get up to the keno booth to get your winnings, since a new round of keno will certainly get going within five minutes.
Strategy number 2: always be sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Since you can’t trust yourself to meet that five-minute margin each and every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 slips. When the maximum number of rounds (fitting the number of tickets) is completed, you should then get off your numb butt and go redeem your winnings.
Still another alternative is referred to as a "stray and play" keno slip, which commonly allows you make number picks for 30 keno games or more. Hell, you can take all the time in the world and not have to fret about getting back in time to retrieve your numbers. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!
And now you are aware of a few needed techniques for winning keno. If you are a good keno player, they may seem very obvious. Still, it will never hurt to bone up on the basic practices, and if you are a beginner keno player, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno gambling more fun.