It won’t often be deemed the funnest game in the arena of gaming, but keno has tons of keen supporters. And so it should! It’s a constantly exciting lottery-like game that’s a snap to play, readily available in lots of different formats, and one that may pay out millions of dollars for those who learn its limitless subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the basic rules here.
When explaining keno to novices, some gambling pros compare it to bingo. This is at least tolerably correct, in that each game is generally numerical. But to take that comparison too far would be to undervalue the innumerable unique aspect that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno users have the ability to choose the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the player is granted an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to choose as numerous (or as few) numbers as she desires. And it doesn’t take a genius to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your desired numbers with a normalball point pen like you used back in the day.
Once you’ve marked your numbers, carry the keno card back to the nice person at the keno stand. The clerk will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t lose this (potentially) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers you and would like to help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will win exactly $.00 for your time spent.
Now there you have strategy #1: always take care to keep your keno receipt. Let us get on to something a bit more complex, shall we?
After you’ve checked off your numbers, get yourself into a comfy keno booth and see the action unfold on a big video monitor. This is where the winning numbers show up for us. If you selected winners, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to dilly dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get back to the keno stand to get your winnings, and a new round of keno will almost certainly get going within not too many minutes.
Strategy number two: always make sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you can’t trust yourself to beat that five-minute deadline each time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 tickets. When the maximum amount of games (the same as the number of tickets) is completed, you will then be able to get off your numb back side and go retrieve your winnings.
Yet another choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno card, which generally lets you make number choices for thirty rounds or more. Golly, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to fret about getting back in time to get your numbers. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!
And now you have learned a couple of indispensable techniques for winning keno. If you are an accomplished gambler, they might appear to be stupidly obvious. Still, it won’t hurt to study up on the basics, and if you are a newbie player, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno wagering more fun.
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