Keno is a game of pure luck and is very close to lottery games. The game was brought to the USA by Chinese immigrants in the nineteenth century. As with lottery games, it’s an absolutely simple to enjoy, and it is enchanting as substantial jackpots are offered for very little bets. Keno is played at taverns, clubs and recreation center all over the world today. Unfortunately it shares another characteristic with lotto games – horrendous expectations.
Rationally, Keno found its way into casinos on the internet as it was a simple game to create, and online casino software owners wanted to benefit from the huge brick and mortar Keno players on the internet. What was even more in the favour of casinos on the internet was that many people were accustomed to wagering on Keno on video terminals, so the move online was less of a problem than say with 21.
So here is how you enjoy Keno. You start off by appointing between four and 10 numbers from a total of 80 numbers. Each choice is referred to as a "spot". In many internet keno games, you can purchase many tickets for the same draw, and in a few games you can even pre purchase for upcoming games.
Once you have submitted your selection, twenty numbered balls will "drop" into a capsule from a barrel. If enough of your spots are selected, you win. It’s that easy. You will obviously win more, if more of your spots appear, like with lottos.
Most internet keno games allow you to buy tickets between 5 cents and 5 dollars, and pay out in multiples of your card value. Jackpot prizes of up to 50,000 dollars are not uncommon.
Simple? Yes. So there should be a catch? Absolutely. The house edge with Keno is 30 percent or greater, the WORST of any internet casino game. The expectation of landing on a number is 0.25%. Keno is by a long shot the worst game you might possibly bet on. If you are wanting a game of luck bet on slot machines.