It might not ordinarily be considered the most fun game in the universe of betting, but keno has huge amounts of dedicated enthusiasts. And so it should! It’s a regularly entertaining lottery-style game that’s easy to master, abundantly available in lots of alternate formats, and one that can yield mega-dollars for those who learn its uncounted subtle rules. But let’s begin with the basic rules for now.
When defining keno to novices, some gaming masters compare it to lotto. This is at least partly apt, in that both games are essentially numerical. But to carry that comparison too far can be to discount the good many unique traits that make keno so interesting. Unlike bingo, keno players have the power to pick the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is given an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to choose as many (or as few) numbers as she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a super genius to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your selected numbers with a standard#2 pencil like you had back in the day.
Now that you have checked your numbers, carry your card back to the girl at the keno stand. The nice person will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to lose this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and wants help out, without a winning slip on you, you will be given precisely $.00 for your time spent.
Ok, there you have strategy numero uno: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us go on to something a bit more complicated, what do you think?
Once you’ve checked off your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and watch the action unfold on the monitor. That is where the winning numbers appear for all to see. If you’ve got winning numbers, 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 stand to redeem your winnings, and then a new keno game will most likely begin within 5 minutes.
Strategy number 2: always go back to the keno booth on time!
Since you do not trust yourself to make that 5 minute margin each and every time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 cards. When the maximum number of rounds (the same as the number of tickets) is finished, you may then get off your lazy rump and go get your winnings.
Yet an additional choice is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which commonly lets you make number choices for 30 keno games or more. Heck, you can take vacation to Greece and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!
So now you are aware of a handful of needed techniques for winning keno. If you are a good keno player, they might seem to be very obvious. But it will never hurt to study up on the basics, and if you are a new player, every little bit of information will help make your keno wagering more entertaining.