It won’t often be thought of as the funnest game in the field of gambling, but keno has loads of fanatical enthusiasts. And so it should! It’s a always thrilling lottery-type game that’s easy to play, readily available in a number of alternate styles, and one that can pay out mega-dollars for people who learn its uncounted subtle nuances. But let’s start with the basics here.
When describing keno to amateurs, some gaming connoisseurs compare it to lotto. This is at least in part apt, in that both games are generally numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far would be to detract from the many unique traits that make keno so compelling. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the freedom to select the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the user is accord an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to pick as numerous (or as few) numbers as he or 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 each of your chosen numbers with a standardpen like you used when you were in grade 3.
Now that you have picked your numbers, take your game card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The nice person will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to lose this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and would like to help out, without a winning receipt with you, you will get exactly $.00 for your winning card.
So, there you have strategy #1: always take care to keep your keno ticket. Let’s move to something a bit more useful, yes?
Now that you’ve marked your numbers, get yourself into a comfy keno booth and observe the action unfold on the video monitor. That’s where the winning numbers appear in lights. If you checked winners, mark your card aptly. Make sure not to dally, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You want to get back to the keno stand to collect your winnings, since a new round of keno will probably start within five minutes.
Strategy number two: always get back to the keno booth on time!
Since you can not trust yourself to meet that 5 minute deadline each time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 cards. When the max amount of games (fitting the number of tickets) is completed, you may then get off your numb back side and go retrieve your winnings.
Yet another choice is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which generally lets you make number selection for thirty keno rounds or more. Heck, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to fret about getting back in time to get your numbers. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after purchase!
So now you are aware of a handful of essential schemes for winning keno. If you are an accomplished user, they may appear to be very obvious. However, it will not hurt to study up on the fundamentals, and if you are a new player, every little bit of information will help make your keno experience more enjoyable.