It will not commonly be thought of as the most lucrative game in the arena of gambling, but keno has huge amounts of zealous followers. And why not? It’s a consistently thrilling lottery-ish game that’s uncomplicated to pickup, abundantly available in many assorted formats, and one that may return mega-dollars for gamblers who learn its countless subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the beginner’s rules for now.
When defining keno to amateurs, some wagering connoisseurs compare it to bingo. This is at least to a certain degree apt, in that both games are basically numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far might be to underestimate the good many unique characteristics that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno users have the freedom to pick the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the user is accord an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to select as many (or as few) numbers as he needs. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your picked numbers with a good oldmarker like you had back in the day.
Now that you have marked your numbers, carry your keno card back to the clerk at the keno booth. The clerk will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not lose this (potentially) expensive bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your mug and wants help out, without a winning ticket in hand, you will win exactly $.00 for your efforts.
Ok, there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno slip. Let us move on to something a bit more complicated, yes?
Once you’ve picked out your numbers, settle into a comfy keno booth and observe the action take place on the video monitor. That’s where the winning numbers show up for us. If you have winning numbers, mark your card aptly. Be sure not to dilly dally, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You are required to get up to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, and a new drawing will probably start within not too many minutes.
Strategy number two: always go back to the keno booth on time!
Since you can not trust yourself to beat that five-minute margin each and every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty cards. When the max number of rounds (fitting the number of tickets) is played out, you will then be able to get off your lazy rump and go get your winnings.
Another alternative is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which usually lets you make number picks for thirty rounds or more. Heck, you can take a world tour and not have to worry about getting back in time to get your numbers. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!
So now you are aware of a handful of indispensable techniques for winning keno. If you are an accomplished keno player, they might seem incredibly obvious. Still, it doesn’t hurt to bone up on the fundamentals, and if you are a novice keno player, every bit of information will help make your keno playing time more exciting.