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It will not often be deemed the funnest game in the field of gaming, but keno has millions and millions of passionate supporters. As well it should! It’s a constantly entertaining lottery-ish game that’s a snap to play, readily available in many assorted styles, and one that can return mega-dollars for those who learn its innumerable subtle rules. But let’s begin with the basic rules for now.
When describing keno to amateurs, some wagering pros compare it to the lottery. This is at least to a certain extent apt, in that each game is basically numerical. But to take that comparison too far is likely to be to belittle the innumerable unique characteristics that make keno so interesting. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the power to select the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the player is given an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as numerous (or as few) numbers as he or she needs. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your picked numbers with a good oldball point pen like you had when you were in grade 3.
After you’ve picked your numbers, carry your card back to the person at the keno stand. The girl will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to lose this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your pretty face and wants help out, without a winning receipt with you, you will collect exactly $.00 for your efforts.
And there you have strategy number one: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us go on to something a little more complex, yes?
After you’ve checked off your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and see the action happen on the screen. That is where the winning numbers show up in lights. If you’ve got winners, mark your card appropriately. Be sure not to drag your feet, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You are required to get up to the keno booth to collect your winnings, and a new drawing will surely start up within not too many minutes.
Strategy number two: always make sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Since you can’t trust yourself to meet that five-minute margin every time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty slips. When the maximum amount of rounds (fitting the amount of tickets) is played out, you should then get off your lazy bum and go retrieve your winnings.
Yet another opportunity is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which generally lets you make number picks for thirty keno games or more. Gosh, you can take a world tour and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after purchase!
And now you have learned several needed methods for winning keno. If you are an experienced user, they might seem quite obvious. Still, it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a new gambler, every bit of direction will help make your keno playing time more fun.