It might not commonly be considered the best game in the realm of gaming, but keno has millions and millions of dedicated followers. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a constantly thrilling lotto-style game that’s a snap to learn, readily available in many different formats, and one that may yield millions for gamblers who master its limitless subtle rules. But let’s deal with the basic facts for now.
When explaining keno to newbies, some gambling pros compare it to bingo. This is at least partially apt, in that each game is basically numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far can be to undervalue the many unique aspect that make keno so exciting. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the freedom to select the numbers for each and every card.
Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the player is given an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to determine as numerous (or as few) numbers as he feels they need. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your chosen numbers with a normalmarker like you used back in school.
Now that you have picked your numbers, take your keno card back to the girl at the keno booth. The clerk will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Do not lose this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your face and would like to help out, without a winning slip with you, you will win exactly $.00 for your winning card.
OK, so there you have strategy numero uno: always be sure to keep your keno ticket. Let’s move to something a little more advanced, what do you think?
After you’ve picked out your numbers, settle into a nice keno booth and watch the action happen on the keno monitor. This is where the winning numbers show up for us. If you selected winners, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to move to slowly, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You want to get back to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, as a new keno game will almost certainly start within a few minutes.
Strategy number two: always make it back to the keno stand on time!
Since you can not trust yourself to beat that five-minute margin each and every time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from two to 20 slips. When the maximum amount of keno games (the same as the amount of tickets) is completed, you are then able to get off your lazy butt and go redeem your winnings.
Another alternative is referred to as a "stray and play" keno slip, which generally lets you make number selection for thirty keno rounds or more. Golly, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to worry about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!
So now you are aware of a number of required techniques for winning keno. If you are an accomplished user, they may seem to be very obvious. But it will not hurt to brush up on the basic methods, and if you are a new user, every bit of direction will help make your keno playing more captivating.