It will not generally be considered the most fun game in the realm of gaming, but keno has tons of fanatical enthusiasts. And so it should! It’s a regularly entertaining lottery-type game that’s a breeze to master, readily available in a number of different formats, and one that can yield millions for those who learn its limitless subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the beginner’s rules for now.
When describing keno to newbies, some gaming connoisseurs compare it to bingo. This is at least in some measure correct, in that each game is fundamentally numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far would be to underestimate the good many unique traits that make keno so fun. Not like bingo, keno players have the ability to select the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the player is furnished with an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to choose as many (or as few) numbers as she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a keno superstar to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your chosen numbers with a ordinarymarker like you used when you were in third grade.
Once you’ve marked your numbers, carry your keno card back to the person at the keno stand. The clerk will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to misplace this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers you and would like to help out, without a winning slip in hand, you will get precisely $.00 for your time spent.
And there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno ticket. Let’s go on to something a little more complicated, shall we?
After you’ve picked out your numbers, get yourself into a nice keno booth and watch the action take place on the keno monitor. This is where the winning numbers appear for us. If you marked winners, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to take your time, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get back to the keno booth to collect your winnings, since a new keno game will almost certainly start up within five minutes.
Strategy number two: always get back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you don’t trust yourself to beat that five-minute margin every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from two to 20 tickets. When the maximum amount of games (fitting the amount of tickets) is completed, you may then get off your lazy rump and go retrieve your winnings.
Yet an additional opportunity is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which usually lets you make number choices for thirty rounds or more. Gosh, you can take all the time in the world and not have to worry about getting back in time to get your winnings. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!
So now you are aware of several needed techniques for winning keno. If you are an experienced gambler, they might seem quite obvious. However, it does not hurt to study up on the basics, and if you are a novice gambler, every little bit of direction will help make your keno playing time more enjoyable.