It will not generally be deemed the funnest game in the world of gaming, but keno has millions and millions of zealous players. And it should! It’s a consistently thrilling lottery-style game that’s a breeze to learn, readily available in several different variations, and one that may yield mega-dollars for players who master its heaps of subtle rules. But let’s deal with the basics here.
When defining keno to novices, some betting connoisseurs compare it to lotto. This is at least to a certain extent apt, in that both games are basically numerical. But to take that comparison too far can be to detract from the great many unique aspect that make keno so compelling. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the freedom to choose the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the player is given an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to select as many (or as few) numbers as he or she needs. And it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your desired numbers with a ordinarymarker like you had back in the day.
Now that you’ve picked your numbers, carry the game card back to the girl at the keno stand. The girl will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to misplace this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your loud shirt and would like to help out, without a winning slip with you, you will collect precisely $.00 for your winning card.
OK, so there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno ticket. Let’s move on to something a little bit more complicated, yes?
Once you’ve checked off your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and observe the action unfold on the keno monitor. That is where the winning numbers are shown for all to see. If you selected winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to move to slowly, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You want to get back to the keno booth to get your winnings, and then a new round of keno will almost certainly get going within 5 minutes.
Strategy number two: always make it back to the keno stand on time!
Assuming you do not trust yourself to beat that five-minute margin 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 2 to twenty tickets. When the max amount of rounds (fitting the amount of tickets) is finished, you will then be able to get off your lazy rump and go redeem your winnings.
Another choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno card, which normally lets you make number choices for thirty keno rounds or more. Golly, you can take all the time in the world and not have to fret about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!
So now you have learned a handful of needed techniques for winning keno. If you are a skillful user, they might seem to be very obvious. However, it won’t hurt to bone up on the fundamentals, and if you are a newbie gambler, every little bit of direction will help make your keno games more enjoyable.