It won’t often be looked at as the sexiest game in the universe of gaming, but keno has millions and millions of steadfast enthusiasts. And so it should! It’s a always exciting lotto-esque game that’s a snap to master, readily available in loads of alternate styles, and one that might yield millions of dollars for gamblers who learn its innumerable subtle rules. But let’s start with the beginner’s rules for now.
When describing keno to beginners, some gambling experts compare it to the lottery. This is at least partially correct, in that both games are essentially numerical. But to carry that comparison too far can be to discount the endless unique traits that make keno so exciting. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the freedom to choose the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the player is granted an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as numerous (or as few) numbers as she needs. 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 desired numbers with a normalball point pen like you had back in school.
Once you’ve selected your numbers, carry the keno card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The keno pit manager will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Do not lose this (potentially) expensive bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and wants help out, without a winning ticket in hand, you will win precisely $.00 for your actions.
And there you have strategy numero uno: always take care to keep your keno slip. Let us move on to something a bit more useful, yes?
Once you’ve selected your numbers, get into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action take place on a big video monitor. That is where the winning numbers show up for all to see. If you checked winners, mark your card appropriately. Make sure not to drag your feet, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get up to the keno stand to get your winnings, and then a new round of keno will likely start up within 5 minutes.
Strategy number two: always get back to the keno stand on time!
Since you can not trust yourself to meet that five-minute margin each and every time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty slips. When the maximum number of games (the same as the amount of tickets) is completed, you will then be able to get off your lazy rump and go retrieve your winnings.
Yet an additional alternative is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which usually allows you make number selection for thirty keno games or more. Golly, you can take a Swedish massage and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to retrieve your winnings. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after you by it!
So now you have learned a couple required schemes for winning keno. If you are an adept player, they may seem to be stupidly obvious. Still, it will not hurt to bone up on the basics, and if you are a beginner player, every bit of information will help make your keno gambling more captivating.
