It may not ordinarily be considered the funnest game in the universe of betting, but keno has millions and millions of zealous followers. And why not? It’s a constantly exciting lottery-esque game that’s a breeze to pickup, abundantly available in tons of alternate formats, and one that will pay out millions of dollars for those who learn its uncounted subtle nuances. But let’s start with the basic rules here.
When describing keno to novices, some gambling masters compare it to bingo. This is at least to a certain extent apt, in that each game is essentially numerical. But to take that comparison too far will be to detract from the many unique aspect that make keno so entertaining. Unlike bingo, keno players have the freedom to choose the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is granted an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to select as many (or as few) numbers as he or she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a genius to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your desired numbers with a standardmarker like you used when you were in grade 3.
Once you have picked your numbers, take your game card back to the girl at the keno booth. The keno pit manager will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t lose this (potentially) expensive bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and wants help out, without a winning receipt on you, you will win exactly $.00 for your winning card.
Ok, there you have strategy number one: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let’s go on to something a little more complex, what do you think?
Now that you’ve marked your numbers, get yourself into a nice keno booth and see the action take place on the video monitor. This is where the winning numbers show up for us. If you’ve got winners, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to drag your feet, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You are required to get up to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, and then a new round of keno will most likely start up within five minutes.
Strategy number two: always make sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you don’t trust yourself to meet that five-minute margin each time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from two to twenty tickets. When the maximum amount of rounds (the same as the amount of tickets) is finished, you should then get off your lazy rump and go retrieve your winnings.
Yet an additional option is referred to as a "stray and play" keno card, which normally lets you make number picks for 30 games or more. Golly, you can take vacation to France and not have to worry about getting back in time to retrieve your winnings. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after purchase!
And now you know a number of essential methods for winning keno. If you are a discerning user, they might seem quite obvious. However, it does not hurt to study up on the basic practices, and if you are a beginner user, every little bit of information will help make your keno wagering more fun.