Keno is a game of pure speculation and is very close to lottery games. The game was brought to the USA by Chinese migrants in the nineteenth century. As with lottery games, it is a very easy to enjoy, and it is attractive as substantial fortunes are offered for very small wagers. Keno is enjoyed at bars, clubs and recreation center all over the world today. Unfortunately it shares another characteristic with lottery games – terrible expectations.
Rationally, Keno ensconced its way into casinos on the internet as it was an easy game to create, and internet casino owners wanted to entice the big land based Keno players on the internet. What was even more in the favor of casinos on the internet was that many people were used to wagering on Keno on video screens, so the move on to the internet was less of a hurdle than say with 21.
So here is how you enjoy Keno. You begin by appointing between 4 and 10 numbers from a total of eighty numbers. Each selection is called a "spot". In many internet keno games, you can purchase multiple cards for the same draw, and in a handful games you can even pre-buy for future games.
Once you have submitted your selection, 20 numbered balls will "drop" into a capsule from a barrel. If enough of your numbers are selected, you win. That is all there is. You will obviously gain more, if more of your numbers appear, like with lotteries.
Most keno online games allow you to purchase cards between 5 cents and 5 dollars, and pay out in multiples of your ticket value. Jackpot prizes of up to fifty thousand dollars are not uncommon.
Easy? Absolutely. So there has to be a problem? Yes. The gambling casino advantage with Keno is 30% or higher, the WORST of any internet casino game. The odds of landing on a number is 0.25%. Keno is by a long margin the awful game you might possibly gamble on. If you are seeking a game of chance play slot machines.