It may not commonly be considered the best game in the world of gambling, but keno has tons of devout followers. And it ought to! It’s a always thrilling lotto-like game that’s a breeze to learn, readily available in tons of different variations, and one that will yield mega-dollars for people who learn its countless subtle nuances. But let’s begin with the basic rules here.
When defining keno to newbies, some betting masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least partially apt, in that each game is generally numerical. But to carry that comparison too far will be to belittle the endless unique characteristics that make keno so interesting. Not like bingo, keno users have the ability to choose the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is given an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to select as many (or as few) numbers as he or she desires. And it doesn’t take a genius to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your picked numbers with a every day oldpen like you had when you were in third grade.
After you have marked your numbers, carry your keno card back to the keno pit manager at the keno booth. The keno pit manager will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your mug and would like to help out, without a winning slip on you, you will collect exactly $.00 for your actions.
Now there you have strategy numero uno: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let us move to something a little bit more complicated, ok?
After you’ve picked your numbers, get yourself into a comfy keno booth and watch the action happen on a monitor. This is where the winning numbers appear for us. If you have winners, mark your card aptly. Make sure not to take too much time, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You need to get back to the keno stand to collect your winnings, and then a new keno game will almost certainly start up within five minutes.
Strategy number 2: always be sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Since you can’t trust yourself to beat that 5 minute margin every time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from two to 20 slips. When the maximum number of rounds (fitting the amount of tickets) is finished, you can then get off your numb back side and go retrieve your winnings.
Yet another choice is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which commonly lets you make number picks for 30 keno games or more. Heck, you can take a Swedish massage and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to retrieve your numbers. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!
So now you have learned a couple of indispensable schemes for winning keno. If you are a knowledgeable keno player, they may seem stupidly obvious. However, it will not hurt to study up on the basic tactics, and if you are a newbie gambler, every bit of information will help make your keno playing more enjoyable.