Keno is a game of pure chance and is very similar to lottery games. The game was brought over to the US by Chinese expatriates in the 19th century. As with lotto games, it is a very easy to play, and it is attractive as large fortunes are offered for very small bets. Keno is enjoyed at bars, clubs and rec center all over the planet today. Unfortunately it shares another weak point with lotto games – horrid odds.
Logically, Keno found its way into casinos on the internet as it was an easy game to build, and internet casino software owners wanted to catch the giant brick and mortar Keno players online. What was even more in the favour of casinos on the internet was that many people were accustomed to wagering on Keno on electronic screens, so the move online was hardly a barrier than say with 21.
So here is how you enjoy Keno. You begin by choosing between four and 10 numbers from a total of 80 numbers. Each choice is describe as a "spot". In many internet keno games, you can buy many tickets for the same draw, and in a handful games you can even pre-order for games in the future.
After you have submitted your selection, 20 numbered balls will "drop" into a capsule from a barrel. If enough of your numbers are picked, you win. That simple. You will obviously earn more, if more of your numbers are landed on, like with lottos.
Most internet keno games allow you to buy cards between 5c and five dollars, and pay out in multiples of your card value. Jackpot prizes of up to $50,000 are not uncommon.
Easy? Yeah. So there should be a catch? Yeah. The casino edge with Keno is 30% or higher, the WORST of any internet casino game. The chances of hitting a number is 0.25%. Keno is by a wide margin the awful game you can possibly bet on. If you want a game of randomness gamble on slots.