It may not usually be looked at as the best game in the world of betting, but keno has millions of steadfast admirers. And it should! It’s a constantly entertaining lotto-esque game that’s easy to play, readily available in loads of assorted formats, and one that will return mega-dollars for gamblers who master its uncounted subtle rules. But let’s deal with the basic rules for now.
When describing keno to newbies, some wagering experts compare it to the lottery. This is at least nearly correct, in that both games are generally numerical. However, to take that comparison too far might be to underestimate the great many unique traits that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the power to choose the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the user is accord an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as many (or as few) numbers as he or she desires. And it doesn’t take a super genius to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your chosen numbers with a every day oldball point pen like you had when you were in school.
Now that you’ve checked your numbers, take your card back to the person at the keno stand. The clerk will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your mug and would like to help out, without a winning ticket with you, you will get exactly $.00 for your time spent.
Now there you have strategy numero uno: always take care to keep your keno receipt. Let us go on to something a bit more complicated, what do you think?
Now that you’ve checked off your numbers, settle into a nice keno booth and see the action unfold on the monitor. This is where the winning numbers show up for us. If you have winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Be sure not to move to slowly, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You really want to get up to the keno booth to get your winnings, and then a new drawing will certainly get going within a few minutes.
Strategy number 2: always go back to the keno stand on time!
Assuming you can’t trust yourself to make that five-minute deadline each and every time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from two to 20 slips. When the maximum number of games (matching the amount of tickets) is played out, you should then get off your numb back side and go collect your winnings.
Yet another option is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which usually allows you make number picks for thirty games or more. Golly, you can take a Swedish massage and not have to worry about getting back in time to collect your winnings. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!
So now you have learned several necessary methods for winning keno. If you are an advanced keno player, they may appear to be incredibly obvious. But it will not hurt to bone up on the basics, and if you are a beginner gambler, every tiny bit of direction will help make your keno experience more entertaining.