It will not commonly be looked at as the funnest game in the arena of gaming, but keno has millions of devoted supporters. And it ought to! It’s a regularly exciting lottery-type game that’s a snap to learn, readily available in tons of assorted styles, and one that can return mega-dollars for gamblers who learn its limitless subtle nuances. But let’s start with the beginner’s rules for now.
When explaining keno to novices, some betting experts compare it to the lottery. This is at least to a certain extent correct, in that each game is generally numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far might be to miscalculate the good many unique aspect that make keno so interesting. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the power to choose the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the user is granted an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to select as numerous (or as few) numbers as he thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your chosen numbers with a good oldpen like you had when you were in school.
Now that you’ve picked your numbers, carry your card back to the nice person at the keno stand. The girl will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not misplace this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and would like to help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will get exactly $.00 for your winning card.
OK, so there you have strategy number one: always make sure to keep your keno ticket. Let us move to something a bit more advanced, yes?
Once you’ve selected your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action take place on a video monitor. That is where the winning numbers appear for all to see. If you have winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to take too much time, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You are required to get back to the keno booth to collect your winnings, and then a new drawing will likely begin within a few minutes.
Strategy #2: always go back to the keno stand on time!
Assuming you don’t trust yourself to meet that five-minute margin each and every time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the very same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 slips. When the maximum amount of rounds (the same as the number of tickets) is played, you are then able to get off your lazy back side and go get your winnings.
Still another opportunity is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which generally lets you make number selection for 30 games or more. Golly, you can take a world tour and not have to fret about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after purchase!
So now you have learned several necessary strategies for winning keno. If you are a good user, they may appear to be quite obvious. But it does not hurt to brush up on the basic strategies, and if you are a new user, every bit of advice will help make your keno wagering more agreeable.