It might not usually be thought of as the sexiest game in the realm of gaming, but keno has millions and millions of devoted admirers. And it should! It’s a constantly exciting lottery-esque game that’s a breeze to master, readily available in a number of different styles, and one that may yield millions of dollars for people who master its uncounted subtle nuances. But let’s start with the basics for now.
When explaining keno to newcomers, some wagering connoisseurs compare it to lotto. This is at least partly correct, in that each game is essentially numerical. But to take that comparison too far can be to miscalculate the many unique characteristics that make keno so exciting. Not like bingo, keno gamblers have the ability to choose the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the user is furnished with an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as many (or as few) numbers as he or she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your desired numbers with a standard#2 pencil like you used when you were in school.
Now that you’ve picked your numbers, carry your game card back to the nice person at the keno stand. The nice person will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t misplace this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and wants help out, without a winning slip on you, you will win exactly $.00 for your winning card.
Ok, there you have strategy number one: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let us advance to something a bit more useful, shall we?
After you’ve picked out your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and observe the action take place on the keno monitor. This is where the winning numbers show up in lights. If you selected winning numbers, mark your card aptly. Make sure not to take too much time, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You need to get up to the keno stand to collect your winnings, and a new keno game will likely start up within 5 minutes.
Strategy #2: always go back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you can not trust yourself to meet that 5 minute deadline each and every time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 tickets. When the maximum number of keno games (fitting the amount of tickets) is finished, you can then get off your numb butt and go redeem your winnings.
Yet an additional alternative is referred to as a "stray and play" keno card, which generally lets you make number picks for 30 rounds or more. Hell, you can take vacation to Italy and not have to fret about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!
So now you have learned several necessary strategies for winning keno. If you are an experienced player, they might appear to be quite obvious. But it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a newbie keno player, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno games more captivating.