Keno is a game of pure luck and is very similar to Lotto games. The game was brought over to the US by Chinese expatriates in the 19th aeon. As with lotto games, it is a very simple to enjoy, and it is enjoyable as big fortunes are available for very tiny wagers. Keno is enjoyed at taverns, clubs and community centers all over the world today. Unfortunately it shares another weak point with lottery games – horrendous expectations.
By reason, Keno happen upon its way into online casinos as it was an easy game to build, and casino software owners wanted to entice the huge land based Keno players online. What was even more in the favour of online casinos was that many players were used to gambling on Keno on video screens, so the move on to the internet was less of a hurdle than say with 21.
So here is how you play Keno. You start off by choosing between four and 10 numbers from a total of eighty numbers. Each selection is describe as a "spot". In many online keno games, you can buy many tickets for the same draw, and in some games you can even pre-buy for games in the future.
Once you have submitted your selection, 20 numbered balls will "enter" into a hopper from a tube. If enough of your numbers are drawn, you win. That’s all there is. You will obviously win more, if more of your spots come up, like with lotteries.
Most keno internet games allow you to buy cards between five cents and $5, and pay out in multiples of your ticket value. Jackpot winnings of up to $50,000 are not uncommon.
Simple? Yes. So there should be a catch? Absolutely. The house edge with Keno is 30% or greater, the WORST of any internet casino game. The expectation of landing on a number is 0.25%. Keno is by a long shot the awful game you can possibly play. If you are wanting a game of chance play slots.