It may not usually be deemed the sexiest game in the realm of gambling, but keno has massive amounts of zealous enthusiasts. And so it should! It’s a always exciting lotto-type game that’s a breeze to pickup, readily available in tons of assorted variations, and one that will yield mega-dollars for people who master its endless subtle nuances. But let’s begin with the basics here.
When describing keno to amateurs, some gambling experts compare it to bingo. This is at least to some extent apt, in that each game is basically numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far might be to underestimate the endless unique aspect that make keno so interesting. Not like bingo, keno users have the freedom to choose the numbers for each and every card.
Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is furnished with an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to select as numerous (or as few) numbers as he or she wants. And it doesn’t take a super genius to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your handpicked numbers with a ordinarymarker like you used when you were in grade 3.
Once you have selected your numbers, carry the keno card back to the clerk at the keno booth. The clerk will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t misplace this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your mug and would like to help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will collect precisely $.00 for your efforts.
So, there you have strategy numero uno: always take care to keep your keno slip. Let us move on to something a little bit more advanced, yes?
Once you’ve marked your numbers, settle into a comfy keno booth and watch the action take place on a video monitor. That is where the winning numbers are displayed in lights. If you checked winners, mark your card accordingly. Be sure not to move to slowly, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You are required to get back to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, and then a new keno game will certainly begin within not too many minutes.
Strategy #2: always make it back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you can not trust yourself to meet that 5 minute deadline every time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 cards. When the maximum number of games (fitting the amount of tickets) is played, you will then be able to get off your numb back side and go redeem your winnings.
Still another opportunity is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which generally lets you make number picks for 30 keno rounds or more. Hell, 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 cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!
And now you are aware of several indispensable methods for winning keno. If you are an accomplished player, they may seem to be stupidly obvious. But it will never hurt to study up on the basic methods, and if you are a newbie player, every bit of information will help make your keno experience more entertaining.