Keno is a game of pure chance and is very similar to lottery games. The game was brought to the US by Chinese expatriates in the 19th century. As with lotto games, it’s a very simple to enjoy, and it is attractive as big jackpots are offered for very little wagers. Keno is enjoyed at lounges, clubs and civic center all over the world today. Unfortunately it shares another weak point with lotto games – horrendous odds.
By reason, Keno hit upon its way into casinos on the internet as it was an easy game to create, and online casino software owners wanted to capture the huge land based Keno players online. What was even more in the favour of online casinos was that many gamblers were accustomed to playing Keno on electronic terminals, so the move online was less of a encumbrance than say with blackjack.
So here is how you enjoy Keno. You start off by choosing between four and ten numbers from a total of 80 numbers. Each selection is called a "spot". In many internet keno games, you can buy multiple tickets for the same draw, and in quite a few games you can even pre-order for games in the future.
After you have submitted your selection, twenty balls with numbers will "enter" into a hopper from a tube. If enough of your spots are picked, you win. That simple. You will obviously amass more, if more of your numbers are landed on, like with lotteries.
Most internet keno games allow you to purchase cards between five cents and five dollars, and pay out in multiples of your ticket value. Jackpot prizes of up to 50 000 dollars are not uncommon.
Easy? Yes. So there should be a problem? Absolutely. The casino advantage with Keno is 30% or more, the WORST of any internet casino game. The chances of landing on a number is 0.25percent. Keno is by a long shot the worst game you can possibly bet on. If you want a game of chance gamble on slots.