It might not generally be considered the most lucrative game in the field of gaming, but keno has millions of dedicated fans. And it should! It’s a regularly exciting lotto-esque game that’s a breeze to master, abundantly available in loads of alternate formats, and one that may pay out mega-dollars for gamblers who master its endless subtle rules. But let’s begin with the basics for now.
When describing keno to novices, some gambling connoisseurs compare it to the lottery. This is at least to a certain extent correct, in that both games are essentially numerical. But to carry that comparison too far can be to downplay the innumerable unique aspect that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno players have the ability to select the numbers for each and every card.
Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the user is given an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a genius to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your chosen numbers with a standardmarker like you had back in the day.
Once you’ve marked your numbers, carry your keno card back to the keno pit manager at the keno booth. The keno pit manager will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to misplace this (potentially) expensive bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your face and would like to help out, without a winning receipt on you, you will collect precisely $.00 for your time spent.
OK, so there you have strategy number one: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us go on to something a tiny bit more complicated, shall we?
Once you’ve marked your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action take place on a monitor. This is where the winning numbers are displayed in lights. If you checked winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Make sure not to take too much time, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You want to get back to the keno stand to get your winnings, and a new drawing will probably start within 5 minutes.
Strategy number 2: always make sure to get back to the keno stand on time!
Since you can’t trust yourself to beat that 5 minute margin each time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 cards. When the maximum number of keno games (matching the number of tickets) is finished, you may then get off your numb back side and go retrieve your winnings.
Another choice is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which usually allows you make number choices for thirty keno rounds or more. Hell, you can take vacation to Italy and not have to worry about getting back in time to redeem your numbers. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!
So now you know a number of needed strategies for winning keno. If you are a skillful gambler, they may appear to be stupidly obvious. However, it doesn’t hurt to bone up on the fundamentals, and if you are a novice player, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno wagering more fun.
