It may not usually be seen as the sexiest game in the arena of betting, but keno has massive amounts of zealous fans. And it should! It’s a regularly thrilling lotto-style game that’s a snap to master, abundantly available in a number of assorted styles, and one that might pay out mega-dollars for gamblers who master its uncounted subtle nuances. But let’s start with the basics here.
When explaining keno to newcomers, some gaming experts compare it to lotto. This is at least in some measure correct, in that both games are essentially numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far is likely to be to misunderstand the good many unique aspect that make keno so entertaining. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the ability to pick the numbers for each and every card.
Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the player is accord an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as he desires. And it doesn’t take a genius to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your handpicked numbers with a standard#2 pencil like you had when you were a kid.
Once you’ve checked your numbers, take the game card back to the person at the keno stand. The nice person will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to drop this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and would like to help out, without a winning slip on you, you will win precisely $.00 for your winning card.
OK, so there you have strategy number one: always take care to keep your keno ticket. Let’s move to something a tiny bit more complicated, what do you think?
Now that you’ve picked your numbers, get yourself into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action take place on a big video monitor. That is where the winning numbers show up for us. If you picked winners, mark your card accordingly. Be sure not to dilly dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get up to the keno stand to get your winnings, and a new drawing will probably get going within a few minutes.
Strategy #2: always get back to the keno stand on time!
Since you can not trust yourself to make that 5 minute deadline each and every time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 cards. When the max number of games (matching the amount of tickets) is played, you should then get off your numb back side and go redeem your winnings.
Another choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno card, which commonly lets you make number choices for thirty games or more. Heck, you can take a Swedish massage and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to retrieve your winnings. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!
So now you are aware of a handful of needed techniques for winning keno. If you are a skillful keno player, they may seem to be quite obvious. However, it will not hurt to bone up on the basic techniques, and if you are a novice player, every tiny bit of information will help make your keno experience more captivating.