It might not usually be deemed the best game in the arena of gaming, but keno has massive amounts of devoted enthusiasts. And it ought to! It’s a regularly entertaining lotto-like game that’s a snap to learn, readily available in loads of assorted styles, and one that will return mega-dollars for people who master its countless subtle intricacies. But let’s deal with the basic rules here.
When explaining keno to newbies, some wagering experts compare it to the lottery. This is at least partly correct, in that both games are essentially numerical. But to take that comparison too far is likely to be to miscalculate the many unique characteristics that make keno so exciting. Not like bingo, keno users have the ability to pick the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is given an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as numerous (or as few) numbers as she feels they need. And it doesn’t take a keno superstar to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your picked numbers with a normalpen like you used back in the day.
Now that you’ve marked your numbers, take the game card back to the girl at the keno stand. The nice person will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not lose this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers you and would like to help out, without a winning slip in hand, you will win exactly $.00 for your time spent.
OK, so there you have strategy numero uno: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s move on to something a bit more advanced, ok?
After you’ve marked your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and see the action happen on the monitor. That is where the winning numbers appear for all to see. If you marked winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to drag your feet, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You want to get back to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, and then a new round of keno will probably start within not too many minutes.
Strategy number two: always go back to the keno booth on time!
Since you can’t trust yourself to make that five-minute margin each and every time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 cards. When the max number of keno games (the same as the amount of tickets) is finished, you are then able to get off your numb butt and go retrieve your winnings.
Yet an additional choice is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which usually allows you make number choices for thirty games or more. Heck, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to worry about getting back in time to get your numbers. 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 necessary techniques for winning keno. If you are a skillful user, they might seem to be very obvious. But it does not hurt to bone up on the basic tactics, and if you are a new keno player, every bit of advice will help make your keno playing time more fun.