It will not ordinarily be thought of as the best game in the field of gaming, but keno has loads of dedicated players. And it should! It’s a routinely entertaining lotto-esque game that’s a breeze to master, abundantly available in several different variations, and one that can return millions of dollars for gamblers who learn its innumerable subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the basics for now.
When explaining keno to newbies, some gambling pros compare it to bingo. This is at least to some extent correct, in that each game is fundamentally numerical. But to take that comparison too far would be to underestimate the innumerable unique characteristics that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the power to pick the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the player is granted an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to determine as many (or as few) numbers as he or she desires. And it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your desired numbers with a standardball point pen like you used when you were in school.
After you’ve selected your numbers, carry the keno card back to the clerk at the keno stand. The nice person will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Do not lose this (potentially) expensive bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your loud shirt and wants help out, without a winning receipt on you, you will get exactly $.00 for your time spent.
OK, so there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let us advance to something a little more advanced, what do you think?
After you’ve checked off your numbers, get yourself into a comfortable keno booth and observe the action unfold on a monitor. That is where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you checked winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Be sure not to dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You really want to get up to the keno stand to collect your winnings, since a new drawing will surely start within not too many minutes.
Strategy #2: always make it back to the keno stand on time!
Since you can not trust yourself to beat that 5 minute margin each time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from two to twenty cards. When the maximum amount of keno games (matching the number of tickets) is played, you will then be able to get off your numb butt and go redeem your winnings.
Still another option is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which usually allows you make number picks for 30 games or more. Gosh, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to fret about getting back in time to retrieve your winnings. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after purchase!
And now you are aware of a couple required methods for winning keno. If you are a knowledgeable keno player, they may appear to be stupidly obvious. But it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the fundamentals, and if you are a newbie gambler, every little bit of direction will help make your keno playing more enjoyable.