It may not often be deemed the most lucrative game in the world of gambling, but keno has tons of fanatical fans. And so it should! It’s a constantly exciting lottery-ish game that’s easy to play, abundantly available in many alternate variations, and one that may yield mega-dollars for people who master its countless subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basics for now.
When defining keno to amateurs, some gambling masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least to a certain degree apt, in that both games are basically numerical. But to carry that comparison too far would be to downplay the countless unique traits that make keno so compelling. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the ability to pick the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the user is granted an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to determine as many (or as few) numbers as he or she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your chosen numbers with a every day old#2 pencil like you used when you were in third grade.
Once you’ve checked your numbers, carry the card back to the girl at the keno stand. The person will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t misplace this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers you and would like to help out, without a winning ticket in hand, you will get exactly $.00 for your efforts.
And there you have strategy number one: always take care to keep your keno slip. Let us move to something a little bit more complex, what do you think?
Once you’ve marked your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and observe the action unfold on a monitor. This is where the winning numbers are displayed for all to see. If you checked winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to move to slowly, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get back to the keno stand to get your winnings, and a new keno game will certainly start within 5 minutes.
Strategy number two: always get back to the keno booth on time!
Since you can’t trust yourself to beat that five-minute deadline each and every time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the very same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from two to twenty slips. When the max number of keno games (fitting the number of tickets) is played out, you are then able to get off your numb bum and go redeem your winnings.
Still another opportunity is referred to as a "stray and play" keno slip, which normally lets you make number picks for 30 rounds or more. Gosh, you can take vacation to Italy and not have to fret about getting back in time to redeem your numbers. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!
So now you are aware of a few indispensable methods for winning keno. If you are an advanced gambler, they may appear to be very obvious. But it doesn’t hurt to study up on the basics, and if you are a novice user, every tiny bit of direction will help make your keno betting more agreeable.