Keno is a game of pure chance and is very close to lottery games. The game was brought to the USA by Chinese newcomers in the 19th century. As with lottery games, it is a very simple to enjoy, and it is enchanting as big fortunes are available for very small wagers. Keno is played at saloons, clubs and recreation center all over the planet today. Unfortunately it shares another characteristic with lottery games – horrendous odds.
Rationally, Keno hit upon its way into online casinos as it was a easy game to develop, and casino operators wanted to catch the big brick and mortar Keno players online. What was even more in the favor of online casinos was that many gamblers were used to playing Keno on video screens, so the move on to the internet was less of a barrier that say with 21.
So here is how you enjoy Keno. You begin by appointing between 4 and 10 numbers from a total of 80 numbers. Each selection is referred to as a "spot". In many online keno games, you can purchase multiple tickets for the same draw, and in a handful games you can even pre purchase for upcoming games.
After you have submitted your selection, twenty numbered balls will "enter" into a hopper from a tube. If enough of your numbers are drawn, you win. It’s that easy. You will obviously earn more, if more of your numbers appear, like with lotteries.
Most keno internet games allow you to purchase cards between five cents and 5 dollars, and pay out in multiples of your card value. Jackpot fortunes of up to fifty thousand dollars are not uncommon.
Simple? Yes. So there must be a problem? Absolutely. The gambling casino advantage with Keno is thirty percent or greater, the WORST of any internet casino game. The expectation of hitting a number is 0.25%. Keno is by a wide margin the worst game you can possibly bet on. If you are seeking a game of chance bet on slot machines.