It may not generally be considered the funnest game in the field of betting, but keno has huge amounts of zealous supporters. And why not? It’s a consistently thrilling lotto-type game that’s simple to learn, readily available in loads of assorted styles, and one that can yield millions for players who learn its many subtle intricacies. But let’s deal with the basic facts for now.
When describing keno to newbies, some betting masters compare it to lotto. This is at least to some extent apt, in that each game is basically numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far would be to discount the innumerable unique traits that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno players have the ability to select the numbers for each and every card.
Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the player is accord an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to choose as numerous (or as few) numbers as he needs. And it doesn’t take a keno superstar to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your desired numbers with a ordinary#2 pencil like you had back in school.
Once you have picked your numbers, carry the game card back to the person at the keno booth. The keno pit manager will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to drop this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your loud shirt and would like to help out, without a winning slip with you, you will win exactly $.00 for your actions.
Ok, there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s move to something a little more advanced, shall we?
After you’ve selected your numbers, get yourself into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action happen on the monitor. That is where the winning numbers are shown in lights. If you’ve got winners, mark your card appropriately. Make sure not to take your time, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You really want to get up to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, and a new drawing will surely begin within not too many minutes.
Strategy #2: always get back to the keno stand on time!
Assuming you don’t trust yourself to meet that 5 minute deadline every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 cards. When the max amount of keno games (fitting the number of tickets) is finished, you will then be able to get off your lazy bum and go redeem your winnings.
Still another choice is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which usually allows you make number picks for 30 games or more. Golly, you can take a world tour and not have to worry about getting back in time to retrieve your numbers. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after purchase!
And now you know a number of essential strategies for winning keno. If you are an adept player, they might appear to be incredibly obvious. However, it won’t hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a novice player, every bit of advice will help make your keno playing time more exciting.