It will not commonly be seen as the most fun game in the field of gambling, but keno has millions and millions of passionate fans. And so it should! It’s a constantly exciting lottery-ish game that’s easy to pickup, abundantly available in tons of assorted styles, and one that will yield mega-dollars for players who master its innumerable subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the basic rules here.
When describing keno to amateurs, some gaming masters compare it to bingo. This is at least nearly correct, in that each game is generally numerical. But to take that comparison too far can be to downplay the countless unique characteristics that make keno so exciting. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the ability to choose the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is furnished with an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to determine as numerous (or as few) numbers as he or she wants. 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 of your chosen numbers with a good old#2 pencil like you used back in the day.
Once you’ve picked your numbers, carry your keno card back to the person at the keno stand. The person will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t misplace this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your face and wants help out, without a winning slip with you, you will win exactly $.00 for your time spent.
And there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let’s get on to something a bit more complex, shall we?
Now that you’ve selected your numbers, get yourself into a nice keno booth and observe the action happen on the screen. That’s where the winning numbers are displayed for all to see. If you’ve got winners, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to take your time, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You must get up to the keno booth to collect your winnings, and a new keno game will surely get going within a few minutes.
Strategy number 2: always make sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Since you can not trust yourself to beat that 5 minute margin each time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from two to 20 tickets. When the max number of games (the same as the amount of tickets) is played out, you are then able to get off your numb butt and go get your winnings.
Still another alternative is referred to as a "stray and play" keno card, which normally lets you make number selection for 30 keno games or more. Heck, you can take all the time in the world and not have to fret about getting back in time to retrieve your numbers. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!
So now you know a couple of indispensable techniques for winning keno. If you are a skillful keno player, they may appear to be very obvious. Still, it won’t hurt to bone up on the fundamentals, and if you are a newbie keno player, every bit of direction will help make your keno games more entertaining.