It may not ordinarily be seen as the most lucrative game in the field of gaming, but keno has massive amounts of zealous followers. And so it should! It’s a always thrilling lotto-ish game that’s simple to play, readily available in several different variations, and one that will pay out mega-dollars for players who master its innumerable subtle rules. But let’s begin with the beginner’s rules here.
When explaining keno to newcomers, some wagering masters compare it to lotto. This is at least tolerably correct, in that each game is essentially numerical. But to carry that comparison too far will be to discount the countless unique traits that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the power to select the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is given an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to select as numerous (or as few) numbers as he or she needs. And it doesn’t take a super genius to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your desired numbers with a good old#2 pencil like you had back in the day.
Now that you’ve checked your numbers, carry the keno card back to the person at the keno stand. The nice person will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) expensive 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 be given exactly $.00 for your time spent.
And there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let us advance to something a little bit more advanced, shall we?
Now that you’ve checked off your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and watch the action take place on the screen. That is where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you have winners, mark your card accordingly. Be sure not to dilly dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You are required to get up to the keno booth to get your winnings, and a new drawing will almost certainly begin within not too many minutes.
Strategy number 2: always go back to the keno booth on time!
Since you can not trust yourself to make that 5 minute deadline each and every time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty slips. When the maximum amount of rounds (fitting the amount of tickets) is played out, you will then be able to get off your lazy butt and go get your winnings.
Still another option is recognized as a "stray and play" keno slip, which normally allows you make number selection for 30 keno rounds or more. Golly, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to fret about getting back in time to get your numbers. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after purchase!
So now you know several required schemes for winning keno. If you are an adept keno player, they might seem quite obvious. Still, it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the basic techniques, and if you are a new user, every bit of advice will help make your keno gambling more exciting.