It may not ordinarily be looked at as the sexiest game in the realm of wagering, but keno has loads of dedicated admirers. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a constantly entertaining lotto-type game that’s a snap to pickup, abundantly available in loads of assorted styles, and one that might yield millions of dollars for those who learn its limitless subtle rules. But let’s start with the basics here.
When explaining keno to novices, some wagering experts compare it to lotto. This is at least partly apt, in that each game is basically numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far would be to discount the endless unique traits that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno players have the freedom to select the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the player is given an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as numerous (or as few) numbers as he or she wants. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your picked numbers with a standardpen like you had when you were in school.
Now that you’ve picked your numbers, take your keno card back to the girl 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 in hand, you will be given precisely $.00 for your time spent.
Now there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let’s get on to something a little bit more complicated, yes?
Once you’ve marked your numbers, get into a comfortable keno booth and observe the action unfold on a big video monitor. This is where the winning numbers are displayed for all to see. If you marked winners, mark your card accordingly. Be sure not to take too much time, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You want to get up to the keno booth to collect your winnings, since a new drawing will certainly begin within 5 minutes.
Strategy number 2: always make sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you do not trust yourself to make that 5 minute deadline every time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the very same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from two to twenty tickets. When the max amount of rounds (the same as the amount of tickets) is played, you can then get off your lazy back side and go retrieve your winnings.
Yet another choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno card, which commonly allows you make number choices for thirty keno rounds or more. Heck, you can take all the time in the world and not have to worry about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!
And now you are aware of a handful of needed techniques for winning keno. If you are a knowledgeable keno player, they might appear to be quite obvious. Still, it won’t hurt to study up on the basic practices, and if you are a new gambler, every tiny bit of direction will help make your keno experience more enjoyable.