Keno is a game of pure randomness and is very similar to lottery games. The game was brought over to the America by Chinese newcomers in the 19th century. As with lottery games, it is a very simple to play, and it is attractive as substantial prizes are offered for very small wagers. Keno is played at saloons, clubs and community centers all over the world today. Unfortunately it shares another characteristic with lotto games – terrible odds.
Rationally, Keno found its way into online casinos as it was an easy game to develop, and internet casino software operators wanted to ensnare the giant brick and mortar Keno fan base on the internet. What was even more in the favor of online casinos was that many players were used to gambling on Keno on electronic terminals, so the move online was hardly a encumbrance than say with chemin de fer.
So here is how you enjoy Keno. You start off by choosing between 4 and 10 numbers from a total of eighty numbers. Each choice is describe as a "spot". In many internet keno games, you can buy different cards for the same draw, and in many games you can even pre-order for upcoming games.
Once you have submitted your selection, twenty numbered balls will "drop" into a hopper from a tube. If enough of your numbers are picked, you win. It’s that easy. You will obviously gain more, if more of your numbers hit, like with lottos.
Most internet keno games allow you to buy cards between 5c and 5 dollars, and pay out in multiples of your card value. Jackpot fortunes of up to $50,000 are not uncommon.
Easy? Yes. So there must be a catch? Yeah. The casino edge with Keno is 30% or higher, the WORST of any online casino game. The odds of hitting a number is 0.25percent. Keno is by a long shot the awful game you might possibly gamble on. If you are seeking a game of speculation bet on slot machines.