It may not ordinarily be deemed the most fun game in the field of gaming, but keno has tons of keen fans. And it should! It’s a routinely entertaining lotto-style game that’s a snap to master, abundantly available in tons of assorted formats, and one that can yield mega-dollars for those who master its heaps of subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the basic facts for now.
When defining keno to amateurs, some gambling connoisseurs compare it to bingo. This is at least partially correct, in that each game is fundamentally numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far might be to undervalue the countless unique characteristics that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno players have the ability to select the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is granted an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to select as many (or as few) numbers as he thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your selected numbers with a ordinarymarker like you used back in school.
After you’ve selected your numbers, carry your card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The keno pit manager will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to misplace this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your mug and would like to help out, without a winning receipt on you, you will be given exactly $.00 for your efforts.
And there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s move to something a bit more useful, what do you think?
After you’ve marked your numbers, get into a nice keno booth and observe the action take place on the keno monitor. That is where the winning numbers are displayed for all to see. If you’ve got winners, mark your card aptly. Make sure not to drag your feet, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You are required to get up to the keno stand to get your winnings, and a new drawing will certainly get going within five minutes.
Strategy number two: always be sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you do not trust yourself to beat that 5 minute deadline each and every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty slips. When the max amount of keno games (matching the amount of tickets) is played, you should then get off your numb bum and go collect your winnings.
Yet an additional choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno slip, which normally lets you make number picks for thirty keno rounds or more. Heck, you can take a world tour and not have to worry about getting back in time to retrieve your winnings. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!
So now you are aware of several indispensable schemes for winning keno. If you are a good player, they may seem very obvious. However, it will never hurt to bone up on the basic practices, and if you are a beginner gambler, every little bit of information will help make your keno games more fun.