It may not generally be deemed the funnest game in the field of gambling, but keno has huge amounts of passionate players. As well it should! It’s a consistently exciting lotto-esque game that’s a breeze to play, readily available in lots of assorted variations, and one that can yield millions of dollars for those who master its numerous subtle nuances. But let’s begin with the beginner’s rules here.
When defining keno to newbies, some gambling masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least partly apt, in that each game is generally numerical. But to carry that comparison too far can be to discount the endless unique traits that make keno so compelling. Not like bingo, keno users have the power to choose the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the user is granted an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to pick as numerous (or as few) numbers as she wants. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your chosen numbers with a good oldmarker like you had back in school.
Now that you have selected your numbers, take your game card back to the clerk at the keno stand. The nice person will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t misplace this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and wants help out, without a winning ticket with you, you will be given precisely $.00 for your winning card.
Ok, there you have strategy number one: always take care to keep your keno slip. Let’s advance to something a little more useful, yes?
Now that you’ve picked your numbers, get yourself into a comfortable keno booth and observe the action take place on a video monitor. That’s where the winning numbers appear in lights. If you picked winners, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to take too much time, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You need to get back to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, and then a new keno game will likely start up within 5 minutes.
Strategy #2: always be sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you can’t trust yourself to make that 5 minute margin each time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the very same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from two to 20 tickets. When the max amount of games (matching the number of tickets) is finished, you should then get off your lazy rump and go retrieve your winnings.
Still another opportunity is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which commonly lets you make number selection for 30 keno games or more. Heck, you can take vacation to France and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to retrieve your winnings. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!
And now you have learned a number of required techniques for winning keno. If you are an advanced gambler, they might seem quite obvious. But it will never hurt to bone up on the basic techniques, and if you are a novice player, every little bit of information will help make your keno experience more fun.