It might not often be considered the most lucrative game in the realm of betting, but keno has millions of dedicated admirers. And why not? It’s a constantly exciting lottery-like game that’s easy to learn, abundantly available in lots of assorted variations, and one that might return millions for gamblers who learn its limitless subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the beginner’s rules for now.
When explaining keno to beginners, some betting masters compare it to lotto. This is at least in some measure correct, in that each game is basically numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far is likely to be to misunderstand the innumerable unique traits that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the power to pick the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is granted an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to select as numerous (or as few) numbers as he or she feels they need. And it doesn’t take a genius to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your selected numbers with a standard#2 pencil like you used when you were in third grade.
After you have picked your numbers, take your game card back to the nice person at the keno stand. The keno pit manager will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and wants help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will be given exactly $.00 for your efforts.
So, there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us move to something a tiny bit more advanced, yes?
Now that you’ve checked off your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and see the action take place on the video monitor. That’s where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you have winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Be sure not to drag your feet, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You want to get up to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, and a new round of keno will almost certainly start up within not too many minutes.
Strategy number 2: always be sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you can not trust yourself to meet that five-minute deadline each time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 tickets. When the maximum number of keno games (the same as the amount of tickets) is finished, you should then get off your numb butt and go retrieve your winnings.
Still another option is recognized as a "stray and play" keno slip, which normally allows you make number picks for 30 rounds or more. Gosh, you can take vacation to Greece and not have to worry about getting back in time to redeem your numbers. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after you by it!
So now you know several essential techniques for winning keno. If you are an advanced keno player, they might appear to be stupidly obvious. But it will not hurt to study up on the fundamentals, and if you are a novice keno player, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno experience more agreeable.