It won’t ordinarily be seen as the most lucrative game in the universe of gambling, but keno has millions and millions of devoted supporters. As well it should! It’s a routinely thrilling lottery-style game that’s a snap to learn, readily available in many different formats, and one that can return millions of dollars for people who learn its many subtle nuances. But let’s begin with the basics for now.
When explaining keno to beginners, some gambling pros compare it to bingo. This is at least to a certain extent apt, in that each game is generally numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far will be to miscalculate the great many unique characteristics that make keno so interesting. Unlike bingo, keno players have the power to pick the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the player is given an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to determine as numerous (or as few) numbers as she feels they need. And it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your desired numbers with a standard#2 pencil like you had back in the day.
Once you’ve checked your numbers, carry your card back to the person at the keno booth. The keno pit manager will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to misplace this (potentially) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your mug and wants help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will be given exactly $.00 for your time spent.
OK, so there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s move on to something a bit more advanced, what do you think?
After you’ve marked your numbers, get yourself into a comfy keno booth and see the action unfold on the big keno monitor. That is where the winning numbers show up in lights. If you have winners, 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 back to the keno booth to collect your winnings, and then a new drawing will probably start up within 5 minutes.
Strategy number 2: always make it back to the keno stand on time!
Assuming you can’t trust yourself to meet that five-minute margin every time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 cards. When the max amount of games (the same as the number of tickets) is played out, you can then get off your lazy butt and go get your winnings.
Yet another opportunity is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which generally lets you make number choices for 30 keno rounds or more. Golly, you can take all the time in the world and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!
And now you are aware of several needed methods for winning keno. If you are an adept gambler, they may seem to be quite obvious. But it won’t hurt to bone up on the basic techniques, and if you are a newbie keno player, every little bit of advice will help make your keno gambling more fun.