Keno is a game of pure chance and is very similar to Lotto games. The game was brought over to the the states by Chinese expatriates in the 19th century. As with lottery games, it’s a very simple to play, and it is appealing as big fortunes are offered for very small wagers. Keno is enjoyed at saloons, clubs and community centers all over the world today. Unfortunately it shares another characteristic with lottery games – horrid expectations.
Rationally, Keno hit upon its way into internet casinos as it was an easy game to establish, and online casino operators wanted to entice the large land based Keno fan base online. What was even more in the favor of casinos on the internet was that many players were accustomed to wagering on Keno on video terminals, so the move online was less of a encumbrance than say with blackjack.
So here is how you enjoy Keno. You start off by appointing between four and 10 numbers from a total of eighty numbers. Each choice is called a "spot". In many online keno games, you can purchase many cards for the same draw, and in a handful games you can even pre purchase for future games.
Once you have submitted your selection, 20 numbered balls will "drop" into a capsule from a tube. If enough of your numbers are selected, you win. That’s all there is. You will obviously amass more, if more of your numbers are landed on, like with lottos.
Most online keno games allow you to purchase tickets between 5c and 5 dollars, and pay out in multiples of your ticket value. Jackpot winnings of up to 50,000 dollars are not uncommon.
Simple? Yeah. So there must be a catch? Yes. The house edge with Keno is 30% or greater, the WORST of any online casino game. The expectation of hitting a number is 0.25percent. Keno is by a wide margin the worst game you might possibly play. If you are seeking a game of speculation bet on slots.