It may not often be looked at as the funnest game in the realm of wagering, but keno has loads of fanatical fans. As well it should! It’s a always entertaining lotto-like game that’s a breeze to pickup, abundantly available in a number of assorted variations, and one that can yield mega-dollars for people who master its numerous subtle rules. But let’s start with the basic facts here.
When defining keno to beginners, some betting pros compare it to the lottery. This is at least nearly apt, in that each game is basically numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far is likely to be to miscalculate the endless unique traits that make keno so entertaining. Unlike bingo, keno players have the ability to select the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the player is accord an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to choose as many (or as few) numbers as she wants. 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 of your handpicked numbers with a standardpen like you had back in the day.
After you have checked your numbers, take your keno card back to the girl at the keno stand. The girl will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to drop this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and would like to help out, without a winning receipt with you, you will win exactly $.00 for your winning card.
OK, so there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s go on to something a little more complicated, yes?
After you’ve checked off your numbers, get into a nice keno booth and see the action take place on the video monitor. That is where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you marked winners, mark your card aptly. Be sure not to drag your feet, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You want to get up to the keno stand to collect your winnings, as a new keno game will certainly get going within not too many minutes.
Strategy number two: always make it back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you can’t trust yourself to meet that 5 minute margin every time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 cards. When the max amount of rounds (matching the number of tickets) is played out, you should then get off your numb butt and go get your winnings.
Another choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno card, which normally allows you make number picks for 30 rounds or more. Golly, you can take vacation to France and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after you by it!
And now you know a few necessary strategies for winning keno. If you are a good gambler, they might seem stupidly obvious. Still, it will never hurt to bone up on the fundamentals, and if you are a novice user, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno experience more entertaining.