It might not usually be thought of as the funnest game in the realm of gaming, but keno has millions and millions of keen supporters. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a consistently thrilling lotto-ish game that’s a snap to learn, abundantly available in tons of alternate formats, and one that can pay out millions for players who master its heaps of subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the beginner’s rules for now.
When describing keno to novices, some wagering masters compare it to lotto. This is at least to some extent apt, in that each game is generally numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far can be to underestimate the countless unique traits that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno players have the power to select the numbers for each and every card.
Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the user is granted an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to determine as many (or as few) numbers as he or she feels they need. And it doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your handpicked numbers with a good old#2 pencil like you had when you were a kid.
Once you’ve checked your numbers, carry your keno card back to the girl at the keno stand. The nice person will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Do not drop this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers you and wants help out, without a winning receipt with you, you will collect exactly $.00 for your actions.
Now there you have strategy number one: always take care to keep your keno slip. Let us advance to something a bit more advanced, what do you think?
After you’ve selected your numbers, get into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action happen on the monitor. That’s where the winning numbers show up for us. If you have winners, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to take too much time, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You need to get back to the keno stand to collect your winnings, and a new drawing will certainly get going within 5 minutes.
Strategy #2: always go back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you don’t trust yourself to beat that 5 minute deadline each time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 slips. When the maximum amount of rounds (fitting the amount of tickets) is completed, you are then able to get off your numb back side and go get your winnings.
Another alternative is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which usually lets you make number selection for 30 rounds or more. Hell, you can take a Swedish massage and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to get your winnings. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!
So now you know several needed techniques for winning keno. If you are an experienced gambler, they might seem stupidly obvious. However, it doesn’t hurt to study up on the basics, and if you are a new gambler, every little bit of information will help make your keno experience more exciting.