It won’t commonly be looked at as the funnest game in the realm of gaming, but keno has tons of steadfast supporters. And it should! It’s a regularly exciting lottery-type game that’s a breeze to play, readily available in several alternate styles, and one that can return millions for people who learn its innumerable subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the beginner’s rules here.
When explaining keno to beginners, some wagering connoisseurs compare it to bingo. This is at least partly apt, in that each game is generally numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far can be to detract from the good many unique aspect that make keno so compelling. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the ability to choose the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is given an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as he feels they need. And it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your chosen numbers with a normalpen like you had when you were in third grade.
Now that you’ve picked your numbers, carry your game card back to the girl at the keno stand. The girl will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to misplace this (potentially) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your face and wants help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will collect exactly $.00 for your efforts.
Now there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let’s advance to something a little more useful, yes?
After you’ve picked your numbers, get yourself into a nice keno booth and observe the action unfold on the screen. This is where the winning numbers are displayed in lights. If you marked winners, mark your card aptly. Make sure not to dilly dally, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You want to get back to the keno booth to collect your winnings, since a new drawing will almost certainly begin within a few minutes.
Strategy number two: always make it back to the keno booth on time!
Since you do not trust yourself to make that 5 minute deadline each time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from two to 20 tickets. When the maximum number of games (fitting the number of tickets) is played, you can then get off your numb back side and go get your winnings.
Yet another opportunity is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which generally lets you make number selection for thirty keno rounds or more. Heck, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to worry about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after purchase!
And now you know a few essential schemes for winning keno. If you are a good user, they might seem to be quite obvious. But it will not hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a newbie gambler, every tiny bit of information will help make your keno playing more enjoyable.