It may not ordinarily be deemed the most lucrative game in the arena of wagering, but keno has huge amounts of steadfast fans. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a constantly exciting lottery-like game that’s simple to pickup, readily available in several different formats, and one that might return mega-dollars for people who master its endless subtle nuances. But let’s deal with the beginner’s rules for now.
When describing keno to newbies, some gaming experts compare it to bingo. This is at least in some measure correct, in that each game is essentially numerical. But to take that comparison too far would be to minimize the countless unique characteristics that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno gamblers have the ability to pick the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the user is accord an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to pick as numerous (or as few) numbers as he desires. And it doesn’t take a super genius to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your handpicked numbers with a every day oldpen like you used when you were in grade 3.
Now that you’ve marked your numbers, take the card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The clerk will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t lose this (potentially) expensive bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your mug and would like to help out, without a winning slip with you, you will be given exactly $.00 for your winning card.
Ok, there you have strategy number one: always take care to keep your keno slip. Let’s get on to something a bit more useful, what do you think?
After you’ve picked your numbers, settle into a nice keno booth and watch the action take place on the screen. That is where the winning numbers show up in lights. If you marked winners, mark your card appropriately. Make sure 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 get your winnings, and then a new drawing will probably get going within not too many minutes.
Strategy #2: always be sure to get back to the keno stand 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 self same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 slips. When the maximum number of games (fitting the amount of tickets) is played out, you may then get off your numb rump and go retrieve your winnings.
Another choice is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which normally allows you make number choices for thirty rounds or more. Hell, you can take a world tour and not have to fret about getting back in time to redeem your numbers. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after purchase!
So now you are aware of a number of required strategies for winning keno. If you are a skillful keno player, they may appear to be quite obvious. Still, it does not hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a newbie gambler, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno wagering more entertaining.