It might not often be considered the best game in the realm of wagering, but keno has millions and millions of devoted followers. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a regularly thrilling lottery-style game that’s a snap to learn, abundantly available in many alternate formats, and one that may return millions of dollars for those who master its many subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basic rules for now.
When describing keno to novices, some betting connoisseurs compare it to lotto. This is at least partially correct, in that each game is fundamentally numerical. However, to take that comparison too far would be to belittle the endless unique characteristics that make keno so exciting. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the freedom to pick the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is given an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as she desires. And it doesn’t take a genius to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your picked numbers with a every day oldpen like you used when you were a kid.
After you’ve picked your numbers, take the card back to the clerk at the keno stand. The nice person will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to lose this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your face and would like to help out, without a winning ticket on you, you will collect precisely $.00 for your winning card.
OK, so there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us move on to something a little more useful, yes?
Once you’ve selected your numbers, get yourself into a nice keno booth and observe the action take place on a monitor. That’s where the winning numbers appear for us. If you checked winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to dilly dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get back to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, as a new round of keno will most likely start within a few minutes.
Strategy number two: always get back to the keno stand on time!
Assuming you can not trust yourself to make that five-minute margin every time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the very same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty tickets. When the maximum number of rounds (matching the number of tickets) is finished, you are then able to get off your lazy bum and go redeem your winnings.
Another choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno card, which normally allows you make number picks for thirty games or more. Heck, you can take all the time in the world and not have to fret about getting back in time to get your numbers. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after purchase!
So now you have learned a couple of necessary schemes for winning keno. If you are an experienced gambler, they might seem to be quite obvious. However, it does not hurt to brush up on the basic strategies, and if you are a newbie keno player, every little bit of advice will help make your keno games more fun.