It might not ordinarily be considered the funnest game in the field of gambling, but keno has loads of passionate admirers. As well it should! It’s a constantly exciting lotto-style game that’s simple to play, abundantly available in loads of different styles, and one that will yield mega-dollars for those who master its limitless subtle nuances. But let’s deal with the beginner’s rules here.
When describing keno to newbies, some betting experts compare it to the lottery. This is at least in part apt, in that both games are essentially numerical. However, to take that comparison too far is likely to be to discount the innumerable unique traits that make keno so entertaining. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the power to pick the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is given an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to select as many (or as few) numbers as he needs. And it doesn’t take a genius to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your selected numbers with a normalpen like you had when you were in school.
Once you have marked your numbers, take your keno card back to the girl at the keno booth. The girl will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to lose this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers you and would like to help out, without a winning receipt on you, you will win exactly $.00 for your winning card.
So, there you have strategy number one: always take care to keep your keno receipt. Let us go on to something a bit more advanced, what do you think?
Now that you’ve checked off your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and watch the action take place on the monitor. This is where the winning numbers appear for all to see. If you’ve got winners, mark your card appropriately. Be sure not to drag your feet, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get back to the keno stand to collect your winnings, since a new keno game will most likely begin within a few minutes.
Strategy #2: always be sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you do not trust yourself to meet that 5 minute margin each time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty tickets. When the max number of rounds (fitting the amount of tickets) is completed, you may then get off your numb bum and go redeem your winnings.
Yet another choice is recognized as a "stray and play" keno slip, which normally lets you make number selection for thirty keno rounds or more. Hell, you can take vacation to Italy and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to get your numbers. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after you by it!
And now you know a number of essential schemes for winning keno. If you are an accomplished user, they may appear to be very obvious. Still, it will not hurt to bone up on the basic methods, and if you are a new player, every tiny bit of direction will help make your keno games more enjoyable.