It may not generally be deemed the most fun game in the universe of wagering, but keno has tons of passionate followers. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a always entertaining lottery-style game that’s a snap to pickup, readily available in many different formats, and one that may return mega-dollars for players who master its innumerable subtle rules. But let’s deal with the basic rules for now.
When explaining keno to newbies, some gambling masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least to a certain extent correct, in that both games are generally numerical. However, to take that comparison too far might be to discount the countless unique characteristics that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno users have the power 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 decide on as numerous (or as few) numbers as he desires. And it doesn’t take a keno superstar to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your chosen numbers with a ordinarymarker like you used back in the day.
After you have selected your numbers, carry your card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The person will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not lose this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your loud shirt and would like to help out, without a winning slip in hand, you will be given precisely $.00 for your winning card.
So, there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno ticket. Let us advance to something a little more advanced, ok?
Now that you’ve picked your numbers, get yourself into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action take place on a video monitor. This is where the winning numbers show up in lights. If you marked winning numbers, 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 booth to redeem your winnings, and then a new keno game will most likely begin within a few minutes.
Strategy number 2: always make sure to get back to the keno stand on time!
Assuming you can’t trust yourself to make that 5 minute deadline each and every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 tickets. When the maximum amount of rounds (fitting the number of tickets) is played out, you can then get off your lazy bum and go redeem your winnings.
Still another opportunity is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which generally lets you make number picks for thirty rounds or more. Golly, you can take vacation to Italy and not have to fret about getting back in time to get your numbers. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after you by it!
And now you know a few indispensable methods for winning keno. If you are a discerning user, they might appear to be quite obvious. Still, it doesn’t hurt to study up on the basic methods, and if you are a newbie user, every little bit of advice will help make your keno experience more captivating.