It won’t usually be thought of as the most lucrative game in the realm of gaming, but keno has millions of keen players. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a always thrilling lotto-esque game that’s a breeze to play, abundantly available in many assorted variations, and one that can pay out millions of dollars for people who master its numerous subtle nuances. But let’s start with the beginner’s rules for now.
When defining keno to newcomers, some gaming connoisseurs compare it to the lottery. This is at least tolerably apt, in that each game is fundamentally numerical. But to take that comparison too far might be to miscalculate the many unique aspect that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the ability to select the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is given an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to choose as numerous (or as few) numbers as he needs. And it doesn’t take a super genius to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your chosen numbers with a standardball point pen like you used back in school.
Once you have picked your numbers, take the game card back to the nice person at the keno booth. The person will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to lose this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your pretty face and wants help out, without a winning receipt with you, you will collect precisely $.00 for your time spent.
Now there you have strategy number one: always take care to keep your keno slip. Let’s advance to something a little bit more complex, what do you think?
Once you’ve marked your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and see the action unfold on the big keno monitor. That’s where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you checked winners, mark your card appropriately. Be sure not to take your time, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get back to the keno stand to collect your winnings, and a new round of keno will certainly start up within not too many minutes.
Strategy #2: always make it back to the keno stand on time!
Since you can not trust yourself to beat that five-minute margin each time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the very same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from two to twenty cards. When the max number of games (matching the amount of tickets) is played, you can then get off your lazy bum and go redeem your winnings.
Still another opportunity is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which generally lets you make number picks for thirty keno rounds or more. Golly, you can take vacation to Italy and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to retrieve your numbers. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!
So now you know a couple of necessary strategies for winning keno. If you are an experienced keno player, they may appear to be incredibly obvious. However, it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the fundamentals, and if you are a novice player, every little bit of information will help make your keno games more entertaining.