It might not ordinarily be considered the sexiest game in the realm of gambling, but keno has millions of keen admirers. And why not? It’s a routinely exciting lotto-esque game that’s a snap to pickup, abundantly available in loads of different formats, and one that will return mega-dollars for those who master its innumerable subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basics here.
When explaining keno to novices, some betting experts compare it to bingo. This is at least to a certain degree apt, in that each game is basically numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far is likely to be to think too little of the great many unique characteristics that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno users have the power to choose the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is accord an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as he wants. And it doesn’t take a keno superstar to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your selected numbers with a standardmarker like you used when you were in school.
Once you have marked your numbers, carry your game card back to the clerk at the keno booth. The clerk will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Do not misplace this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your face and wants help out, without a winning ticket with you, you will collect exactly $.00 for your winning card.
Ok, there you have strategy numero uno: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s move to something a little more advanced, what do you think?
Now that you’ve checked off your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and watch the action happen on the screen. That’s where the winning numbers appear for all to see. If you picked winning numbers, mark your card aptly. Be sure not to dilly dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You need to get up to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, since a new keno game will surely start up within not too many minutes.
Strategy number two: always make sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you can not trust yourself to meet that 5 minute deadline each time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 cards. When the maximum amount of rounds (fitting the number of tickets) is completed, you may then get off your lazy bum and go redeem your winnings.
Yet an additional alternative is recognized as a "stray and play" keno slip, which generally allows you make number choices for thirty keno rounds or more. Gosh, you can take vacation to Greece and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to redeem your numbers. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!
And now you have learned a handful of required methods for winning keno. If you are a skillful gambler, they may seem very obvious. Still, it will never hurt to bone up on the fundamentals, and if you are a new gambler, every bit of information will help make your keno games more exciting.