It might not commonly be looked at as the sexiest game in the field of betting, but keno has massive amounts of keen supporters. And so it should! It’s a consistently thrilling lotto-type game that’s easy to master, abundantly available in tons of different formats, and one that might yield millions for those who master its limitless subtle rules. But let’s begin with the basics here.
When describing keno to amateurs, some gaming masters compare it to bingo. This is at least in some measure correct, in that both games are generally numerical. However, to take that comparison too far will be to minimize the great many unique characteristics that make keno so interesting. Not like bingo, keno users have the ability to pick the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the player is granted an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as he or she wants. And it doesn’t take a genius to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your picked numbers with a every day oldpen like you used when you were in third grade.
Now that you’ve picked your numbers, carry your game card back to the keno pit manager at the keno booth. The clerk will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to misplace this (potentially) expensive bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your mug and wants help out, without a winning ticket in hand, you will get exactly $.00 for your winning card.
Now there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us advance to something a bit more advanced, what do you think?
Now that you’ve checked off your numbers, get into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action unfold on the keno monitor. This is where the winning numbers are displayed in lights. If you have winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Be sure not to take too much time, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You must get up to the keno stand to collect your winnings, as a new drawing will surely begin within not too many minutes.
Strategy number two: always make sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you don’t trust yourself to make that 5 minute deadline every time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 tickets. When the maximum number of rounds (the same as the number of tickets) is finished, you may then get off your numb bum and go redeem your winnings.
Yet an additional option is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which normally lets you make number picks for 30 rounds or more. Gosh, you can take vacation to Greece and not have to fret about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!
So now you have learned a couple required strategies for winning keno. If you are a knowledgeable keno player, they might appear to be quite obvious. But it does not hurt to brush up on the basic practices, and if you are a newbie user, every little bit of direction will help make your keno games more fun.