Keno is a game of pure speculation and is very similar to lottery games. The game was brought to the U.S. by Chinese migrants in the 19th century. As with lotto games, it’s a dead simple to enjoy, and it is endearing as substantial jackpots are offered for very small bets. Keno is enjoyed at saloons, clubs and civic center all over the world today. Unfortunately it shares another weak point with lotto games – horrible expectations.
Understandably, Keno hit upon its way into internet casinos as it was a simple game to establish, and online casino software operators wanted to ensnare the giant brick and mortar Keno players online. What was even more in the favour of casinos on the internet was that many people were accustomed to playing Keno on video terminals, so the move online was hardly a encumbrance than say with blackjack.
So here is how you play Keno. You begin by choosing between 4 and ten numbers from a total of eighty numbers. Each selection is called a "spot". In many internet keno games, you can buy different cards for the same draw, and in a handful games you can even pre-order for upcoming games.
After you have submitted your choices, 20 balls with numbers will "drop" into a hopper from a tube. If enough of your spots are selected, you win. That simple. You will obviously amass more, if more of your numbers are landed on, like with lottos.
Most keno internet games allow you to buy cards between 5 cents and five dollars, and pay out in multiples of your card value. Jackpot winnings of up to $50 000 are not uncommon.
Simple? Yes. So there should be a catch? Yeah. The house edge with Keno is 30 percent or higher, the WORST of any online casino game. The expectation of landing on a number is 0.25%. Keno is by a long shot the atrocious game you might possibly play. If you are looking for a game of luck bet on slot machines.