It may not generally be considered the most fun game in the world of gambling, but keno has massive amounts of devout supporters. And it should! It’s a always exciting lottery-ish game that’s simple to play, abundantly available in lots of assorted styles, and one that might pay out mega-dollars for people who master its uncounted subtle rules. But let’s start with the basics for now.
When explaining keno to newcomers, some betting pros compare it to the lottery. This is at least in part correct, in that both games are essentially numerical. However, to take that comparison too far might be to undervalue the endless unique characteristics that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the freedom to choose the numbers for each and every card.
Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the user is furnished with an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to select as numerous (or as few) numbers as she desires. And it doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your desired numbers with a normalmarker like you used back in the day.
Now that you’ve checked your numbers, carry your game card back to the person at the keno stand. The girl will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t lose this (potentially) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your face and would like to help out, without a winning receipt with you, you will get exactly $.00 for your time spent.
Now there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us go on to something a bit more complex, what do you think?
After you’ve selected your numbers, get into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action take place on the monitor. That is where the winning numbers show up in lights. If you selected winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Be sure not to move to slowly, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get up to the keno booth to collect your winnings, and then a new keno game will almost certainly begin within 5 minutes.
Strategy #2: always get back to the keno stand on time!
Assuming you can’t trust yourself to make that 5 minute deadline each and every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from two to 20 cards. When the maximum number of rounds (the same as the amount of tickets) is finished, you will then be able to get off your lazy back side and go redeem your winnings.
Yet another opportunity is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which generally allows you make number picks for 30 keno games or more. Gosh, you can take vacation to France and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!
So now you know a couple of essential methods for winning keno. If you are an experienced gambler, they might appear to be incredibly obvious. However, it will never hurt to bone up on the basic techniques, and if you are a new player, every little bit of direction will help make your keno gambling more fun.