Keno is a game of pure chance and is very close to lottery games. The game was brought to the USA by Chinese immigrants in the 19th century. As with lottery games, it is an absolutely easy to play, and it is enjoyable as large prizes are offered for very small bets. Keno is played at bars, clubs and recreation center all over the world today. Unfortunately it shares another characteristic with lotto games – horrible odds.
Logically, Keno happen upon its way into online casinos as it was an easy game to develop, and online casino software owners wanted to capture the giant land based Keno players on the internet. What was even more in the favour of internet casinos was that many players were used to wagering on Keno on video screens, so the move online was hardly a hurdle than say with 21.
So here is how you play Keno. You start off by appointing between 4 and ten numbers from a total of 80 numbers. Each selection is referred to as a "spot". In many online keno games, you can buy countless tickets for the same draw, and in some games you can even pre purchase for upcoming games.
After you have submitted your selection, 20 numbered balls will "enter" into a capsule from a tube. If enough of your spots are drawn, you win. That simple. You will obviously earn more, if more of your numbers appear, like with lottos.
Most online keno games allow you to purchase tickets between 5c and 5 dollars, and pay out in multiples of your ticket value. Jackpot prizes of up to $50 000 are not uncommon.
Simple? Yes. So there should be a catch? Yes. The gambling casino edge with Keno is 30% or greater, the WORST of any internet casino game. The chances of hitting a number is 0.25%. Keno is by a big shot the awful game you could possibly play. If you are seeking a game of luck bet on slot machines.