Keno is a game of pure speculation and is very similar to lottery games. The game was brought over to the America by Chinese newcomers in the nineteenth century. As with lottery games, it is a very easy to enjoy, and it is endearing as substantial jackpots are available for very small bets. Keno is played at lounges, clubs and community centers all over the world today. Unfortunately it shares another weakness with lottery games – horrendous odds.
Rationally, Keno hit upon its way into casinos on the internet as it was a simple game to create, and online casino operators wanted to ensnare the huge land based Keno players on the internet. What was even more in the favor of casinos on the internet was that many players were used to betting on Keno on electronic terminals, so the move on to the internet was less of a hurdle than say with twenty-one.
So here is how you enjoy Keno. You begin by choosing between 4 and ten numbers from a total of 80 numbers. Each selection is describe as a "spot". In many online keno games, you can buy multiple tickets for the same draw, and in a few games you can even pre-buy for future games.
After you have submitted your selection, twenty balls with numbers will "drop" into a hopper from a tube. If enough of your spots are picked, you win. That’s all there is. You will obviously earn more, if more of your numbers surface, like with lottos.
Most online keno games allow you to purchase cards between 5c and $5, and pay out in multiples of your card value. Jackpot winnings of up to fifty thousand dollars are not uncommon.
Easy? Yes. So there should be a catch? Absolutely. The house advantage with Keno is 30 percent or higher, the WORST of any internet casino game. The odds of hitting a number is 0.25%. Keno is by a long shot the worst game you can possibly wager on. If you want a game of chance play slots.