It may not ordinarily be looked at as the sexiest game in the realm of gaming, but keno has massive amounts of zealous enthusiasts. And why not? It’s a consistently entertaining lottery-esque game that’s a snap to learn, readily available in tons of assorted variations, and one that may yield mega-dollars for gamblers who master its numerous subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the basic rules here.
When describing keno to beginners, some gambling experts compare it to lotto. This is at least partially apt, in that both games are essentially numerical. But to take that comparison too far will be to miscalculate the many unique traits that make keno so entertaining. Unlike bingo, keno users have the power to choose the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the user is furnished with an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to determine as numerous (or as few) numbers as she needs. And it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your chosen numbers with a every day old#2 pencil like you used when you were a kid.
Once you’ve marked your numbers, take your game card back to the person at the keno stand. The girl will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t lose this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and would like to help out, without a winning ticket in hand, you will collect precisely $.00 for your efforts.
And there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let us get on to something a bit more advanced, ok?
Now that you’ve picked out your numbers, settle into a nice keno booth and observe the action unfold on the big keno monitor. This is where the winning numbers appear for all to see. If you selected winners, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to dilly dally, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You are required to get back to the keno booth to get your winnings, and a new round of keno will surely start up within not too many minutes.
Strategy number two: always make it back to the keno booth on time!
Since you can not trust yourself to make that five-minute deadline each time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 cards. When the max amount of keno games (matching the number of tickets) is played out, you are then able to get off your lazy butt and go retrieve your winnings.
Another opportunity is referred to as a "stray and play" keno slip, which normally lets you make number selection for 30 games or more. Golly, you can take vacation to Italy and not have to worry about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!
So now you have learned a couple required techniques for winning keno. If you are a skillful player, they might seem to be stupidly obvious. Still, it will not hurt to study up on the basic methods, and if you are a newbie keno player, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno betting more fun.