It won’t generally be deemed the funnest game in the world of wagering, but keno has tons of steadfast enthusiasts. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a routinely entertaining lottery-type game that’s easy to play, abundantly available in loads of different variations, and one that can yield millions of dollars for people who learn its innumerable subtle nuances. But let’s deal with the beginner’s rules for now.
When explaining keno to newbies, some wagering experts compare it to lotto. This is at least in some measure apt, in that each game is generally numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far can be to belittle the great many unique traits that make keno so exciting. Not like bingo, keno players have the freedom to choose the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is accord an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to determine as many (or as few) numbers as she wants. And it doesn’t take a super genius to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your handpicked numbers with a good oldpen like you had back in school.
Once you’ve checked your numbers, take the keno card back to the girl at the keno stand. The clerk will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t misplace this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and wants help out, without a winning receipt with you, you will collect precisely $.00 for your winning card.
So, there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let’s get on to something a bit more complex, yes?
Once you’ve picked your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and see the action take place on the monitor. That’s where the winning numbers show up for us. If you marked winners, mark your card appropriately. Make sure not to dilly dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get up to the keno booth to collect your winnings, and then a new drawing will likely start up within a few minutes.
Strategy number 2: always be sure to get back to the keno stand on time!
Assuming you do not trust yourself to beat that 5 minute margin every time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 tickets. When the max number of keno games (the same as the amount of tickets) is completed, you can then get off your numb butt and go collect your winnings.
Yet an additional alternative is referred to as a "stray and play" keno slip, which commonly allows you make number picks for 30 games or more. Heck, you can take vacation to Greece and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to collect your winnings. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after you by it!
And now you are aware of a handful of indispensable schemes for winning keno. If you are a skillful user, they might seem to be incredibly obvious. Still, it will never hurt to study up on the basic tactics, and if you are a beginner user, every bit of advice will help make your keno playing time more enjoyable.
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