Keno is a game of pure luck and is very similar to Lotto games. The game was brought over to the U.S. by Chinese migrants in the 19th aeon. As with lottery games, it’s a very easy to play, and it is appealing as substantial jackpots are offered for very tiny bets. Keno is played at saloons, clubs and rec center all over the world today. Unfortunately it shares another characteristic with lottery games – horrible expectations.
Logically, Keno found its way into casinos on the internet as it was an easy game to establish, and casino software operators wanted to catch the big land based Keno fan base on the internet. What was even more in the favor of internet casinos was that many people were accustomed to betting on Keno on video terminals, so the move online was hardly a barrier than say with twenty-one.
So here is how you enjoy Keno. You start off by appointing between 4 and 10 numbers from a total of 80 numbers. Each choice is describe as a "spot". In many internet keno games, you can buy multiple cards for the same draw, and in many games you can even pre-order for future games.
Once you have submitted your choices, 20 numbered balls will "drop" into a capsule from a barrel. If enough of your numbers are picked, you win. That is all there is. You will obviously win more, if more of your numbers surface, like with lottos.
Most online keno games allow you to purchase cards between five cents and 5 dollars, and pay out in multiples of your card value. Jackpot prizes of up to $50 000 are not uncommon.
Easy? Yes. So there has to be a catch? Yes. The casino advantage with Keno is 30 percent or greater, the WORST of any online casino game. The expectation of landing on a number is 0.25percent. Keno is by a wide shot the worst game you might possibly bet on. If you are wanting a game of luck play slots.