It may not generally be thought of as the best game in the world of betting, but keno has tons of zealous players. And so it should! It’s a regularly thrilling lotto-ish game that’s a snap to master, abundantly available in lots of different variations, and one that may pay out millions of dollars for people who learn its limitless subtle rules. But let’s begin with the basic rules for now.
When explaining keno to beginners, some gaming masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least to a certain degree apt, in that both games are fundamentally numerical. However, to take that comparison too far will be to devalue the good many unique aspect that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno gamblers have the freedom to pick the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the user is granted an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to select as numerous (or as few) numbers as she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your handpicked numbers with a every day oldmarker like you had when you were in school.
After you’ve marked your numbers, take the keno card back to the clerk at the keno booth. The person will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Do not drop this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your face and wants help out, without a winning slip with you, you will win precisely $.00 for your winning card.
OK, so there you have strategy number one: always take care to keep your keno receipt. Let us get on to something a bit more complicated, what do you think?
After you’ve checked off your numbers, get yourself into a comfortable keno booth and observe the action happen on the screen. This is where the winning numbers appear for us. If you checked winners, mark your card aptly. Sake care not to dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You are required to get back to the keno booth to collect your winnings, and a new keno game will likely start up within a few minutes.
Strategy number two: always be sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you do not trust yourself to beat that 5 minute margin every time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 tickets. When the maximum amount of games (the same as the amount of tickets) is completed, you should then get off your lazy back side and go retrieve your winnings.
Another alternative is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which usually lets you make number choices for thirty keno rounds or more. Gosh, you can take vacation to Greece and not have to worry about getting back in time to collect 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 required methods for winning keno. If you are a discerning gambler, they may seem incredibly obvious. However, it will never hurt to study up on the basic tactics, and if you are a novice gambler, every bit of information will help make your keno experience more exciting.