It might not commonly be considered the best game in the world of wagering, but keno has millions of steadfast admirers. And it ought to! It’s a consistently entertaining lotto-esque game that’s a breeze to learn, abundantly available in tons of assorted formats, and one that may yield millions of dollars for people who learn its heaps of subtle rules. But let’s start with the beginner’s rules here.
When describing keno to newcomers, some wagering experts compare it to the lottery. This is at least in some measure apt, in that each game is basically numerical. However, to take that comparison too far can be to underrate the countless unique characteristics that make keno so compelling. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the power to pick the numbers for each and every card.
Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the user is furnished with an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as numerous (or as few) numbers as he thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a super genius to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your handpicked numbers with a every day old#2 pencil like you used back in school.
Now that you’ve checked your numbers, carry your keno card back to the keno pit manager at the keno booth. The person will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not lose this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your pretty face and wants help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will get exactly $.00 for your time spent.
So, there you have strategy #1: always take care to keep your keno receipt. Let’s move to something a little bit more complex, what do you think?
Once you’ve selected your numbers, get yourself into a nice keno booth and watch the action unfold on a monitor. That is where the winning numbers show up for all to see. If you selected winners, mark your card aptly. Sake care not to dilly dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get up to the keno booth to collect your winnings, as a new keno game will likely start within five minutes.
Strategy #2: always make sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you can not trust yourself to beat that five-minute margin each and every time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty tickets. When the maximum number of rounds (fitting the number of tickets) is played out, you may then get off your numb bum and go get your winnings.
Yet an additional choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno card, which usually lets you make number choices for 30 rounds or more. Heck, you can take a Swedish massage and not have to worry about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!
And now you have learned a couple indispensable techniques for winning keno. If you are an experienced player, they may appear to be very obvious. Still, it does not hurt to bone up on the fundamentals, and if you are a newbie player, every little bit of direction will help make your keno experience more agreeable.