It may not commonly be considered the funnest game in the universe of wagering, but keno has millions of steadfast supporters. And so it should! It’s a always entertaining lotto-type game that’s a breeze to master, abundantly available in many assorted formats, and one that can yield millions of dollars for those who master its innumerable subtle nuances. But let’s begin with the basics here.
When describing keno to newbies, some gaming connoisseurs compare it to lotto. This is at least in some measure correct, in that both games are fundamentally numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far would be to minimize the innumerable unique traits that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno users have the freedom to select the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is granted an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to determine as many (or as few) numbers as she wants. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your handpicked numbers with a every day oldpen like you had when you were in third grade.
Once you have marked your numbers, take the card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The clerk will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t lose this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and would like to help out, without a winning ticket with you, you will collect precisely $.00 for your winning card.
And there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno ticket. Let us go on to something a little bit more useful, ok?
Once you’ve picked your numbers, get into a comfortable keno booth and see the action unfold on a monitor. That’s where the winning numbers show up in lights. If you checked winners, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to move to slowly, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You are required to get up to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, and a new round of keno will most likely start up within not too many minutes.
Strategy number 2: always make sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Since you can’t trust yourself to meet that five-minute margin every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from two to twenty tickets. When the max number of rounds (fitting the amount of tickets) is played, you are then able to get off your lazy bum and go collect your winnings.
Yet an additional choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which generally lets you make number choices for 30 rounds or more. Hell, 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" tickets are good for up to a whole year after purchase!
And now you are aware of a number of necessary techniques for winning keno. If you are an adept player, they might seem to be very obvious. However, it will not hurt to study up on the basics, and if you are a newbie user, every little bit of advice will help make your keno betting more entertaining.