It won’t usually be looked at as the most lucrative game in the realm of betting, but keno has millions and millions of passionate admirers. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a consistently exciting lottery-esque game that’s a breeze to pickup, readily available in many alternate styles, and one that might return millions of dollars for people who learn its many subtle nuances. But let’s deal with the basics for now.
When explaining keno to beginners, some wagering pros compare it to bingo. This is at least to a certain degree apt, in that each game is essentially numerical. But to carry that comparison too far would be to think too little of the innumerable unique aspect that make keno so fun. Not like bingo, keno users have the freedom to select the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the user is granted an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to determine as many (or as few) numbers as he or she desires. And it doesn’t take a keno superstar to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your chosen numbers with a good oldball point pen like you used back in the day.
After you’ve checked your numbers, take your keno card back to the clerk at the keno stand. The person will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Do not drop this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your pretty face and would like to help out, without a winning ticket on you, you will get precisely $.00 for your actions.
OK, so there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno ticket. Let’s get on to something a little bit more complex, ok?
Once you’ve selected your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and see the action happen on the monitor. This is where the winning numbers show up for all to see. If you marked winning numbers, mark your card aptly. Sake care not to move to slowly, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You are required to get back to the keno stand to get your winnings, since a new drawing will surely start up within five minutes.
Strategy number 2: always get back to the keno stand on time!
Since you can’t trust yourself to make that 5 minute margin each and every time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. 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 amount of tickets) is played out, you can then get off your lazy rump and go get your winnings.
Still another alternative is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which normally allows you make number choices for thirty games or more. Gosh, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to worry about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after you by it!
And now you are aware of a number of needed methods for winning keno. If you are a good user, they may seem to be quite obvious. Still, it will never hurt to brush up on the fundamentals, and if you are a new player, every bit of advice will help make your keno wagering more fun.