It might not often be looked at as the sexiest game in the realm of gambling, but keno has millions and millions of fanatical followers. And it should! It’s a consistently thrilling lottery-type game that’s simple to play, readily available in loads of assorted variations, and one that may yield millions for those who learn its uncounted subtle nuances. But let’s begin with the basic rules for now.
When defining keno to amateurs, some wagering masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least partially correct, in that each game is fundamentally numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far would be to belittle the innumerable unique aspect that make keno so exciting. Not like bingo, keno users have the ability to pick the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is furnished with an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as numerous (or as few) numbers as he desires. And it doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your handpicked numbers with a standardpen like you used back in school.
Now that you’ve marked your numbers, carry your card back to the nice person at the keno stand. The clerk will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t lose this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and would like to help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will win precisely $.00 for your time spent.
OK, so there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us get on to something a bit more complex, yes?
Once you’ve selected your numbers, get yourself into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action happen on the video monitor. This is where the winning numbers appear in lights. If you selected winning numbers, mark your card aptly. Be sure not to dally, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get up to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, and then a new drawing will almost certainly get going within 5 minutes.
Strategy #2: always make it back to the keno stand on time!
Since you can’t trust yourself to beat that five-minute deadline every time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 slips. When the max amount of games (the same as the number of tickets) is played, you may then get off your numb butt and go get your winnings.
Yet another choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which usually allows you make number choices for thirty games 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 numbers. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!
So now you know a couple of needed schemes for winning keno. If you are a knowledgeable keno player, they may seem stupidly obvious. However, it will never hurt to bone up on the basics, and if you are a new keno player, every tiny bit of information will help make your keno gambling more exciting.