It may not commonly be deemed the best game in the field of gambling, but keno has massive amounts of keen players. And why not? It’s a consistently entertaining lottery-esque game that’s a snap to learn, abundantly available in tons of alternate formats, and one that may yield millions of dollars for those who master its uncounted subtle nuances. But let’s begin with the beginner’s rules here.
When describing keno to novices, some betting connoisseurs compare it to bingo. This is at least to a certain degree correct, in that each game is fundamentally numerical. But to carry that comparison too far is likely to be to underestimate the great many unique traits that make keno so fun. Not like bingo, keno gamblers have the freedom to select the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the player is furnished with an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to determine as many (or as few) numbers as he wants. And it doesn’t take a genius to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your selected numbers with a every day oldball point pen like you used back in school.
Once you’ve marked your numbers, carry the keno card back to the girl at the keno booth. The girl will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not misplace this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and would like to help out, without a winning slip in hand, you will collect exactly $.00 for your actions.
OK, so there you have strategy number one: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us go on to something a tiny bit more advanced, ok?
After you’ve checked off your numbers, get yourself into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action take place on the video monitor. That is where the winning numbers are shown for all to see. If you’ve got winners, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to move to slowly, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get up to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, as a new keno game will likely start up within 5 minutes.
Strategy number 2: always go back to the keno stand on time!
Assuming you don’t trust yourself to meet that five-minute margin each and every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty cards. When the maximum number of keno games (matching the amount of tickets) is completed, you are then able to get off your lazy bum and go get your winnings.
Yet another option is referred to as a "stray and play" keno slip, which usually lets you make number picks for thirty keno games or more. Hell, 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!
And now you know a couple needed schemes for winning keno. If you are a good gambler, they may seem to be very obvious. Still, it doesn’t hurt to bone up on the basics, and if you are a beginner user, every bit of advice will help make your keno experience more entertaining.