It might not ordinarily be seen as the funnest game in the arena of betting, but keno has millions and millions of zealous enthusiasts. And it ought to! It’s a always entertaining lotto-ish game that’s a breeze to master, readily available in several alternate variations, and one that can pay out millions for those who master its limitless subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the basic facts for now.
When explaining keno to newbies, some betting connoisseurs compare it to lotto. This is at least to some extent apt, in that both games are generally numerical. However, to take that comparison too far would be to detract from the innumerable unique characteristics that make keno so fun. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the power to pick the numbers for each and every card.
Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is furnished with an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to select as numerous (or as few) numbers as he or she wants. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your chosen numbers with a good old#2 pencil like you had when you were in third grade.
Now that you’ve checked your numbers, carry the game card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The keno pit manager will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to drop this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and wants help out, without a winning ticket in hand, you will be given precisely $.00 for your time spent.
Now there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us move on to something a tiny bit more useful, ok?
Now that you’ve marked your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and observe the action take place on the big keno monitor. This is where the winning numbers are shown in lights. If you selected winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to dally, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get up to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, since a new drawing will surely start within a few minutes.
Strategy #2: always get back to the keno stand on time!
Since you can not trust yourself to beat that five-minute deadline every time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty slips. When the maximum amount of games (fitting the amount of tickets) is completed, you should then get off your numb butt and go redeem your winnings.
Yet another choice is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which generally lets you make number picks for thirty keno rounds or more. Hell, you can take a world tour and not have to worry about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!
So now you have learned a number of necessary techniques for winning keno. If you are an adept user, they might appear to be quite obvious. Still, it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a novice gambler, every bit of advice will help make your keno experience more agreeable.