Keno is a game of pure randomness and is very similar to Lotto games. The game was brought over to the the states by Chinese immigrants in the 19th century. As with lotto games, it’s a very easy to play, and it is attractive as substantial prizes are available for very small bets. Keno is played at lounges, clubs and community centers all over the planet today. Unfortunately it shares another similarity with lotto games – horrible odds.
Rationally, Keno found its way into online casinos as it was an easy game to create, and internet casino software operators wanted to ensnare the big brick and mortar Keno fan base on the internet. What was even more in the favor of casinos on the internet was that many players were accustomed to gambling on Keno on video screens, so the move online was less of a hurdle than say with 21.
So here is how you play Keno. You begin by appointing between 4 and 10 numbers from a total of eighty numbers. Each choice is called a "spot". In many online keno games, you can purchase different cards for the same draw, and in a handful games you can even pre-buy for games in the future.
After you have submitted your choices, 20 balls with numbers will "drop" into a capsule from a tube. If enough of your numbers are picked, you win. It is that easy. You will obviously amass more, if more of your spots appear, like with lottos.
Most internet keno games allow you to purchase tickets between 5 cents and $5, and pay out in multiples of your card value. Jackpot prizes of up to 50 000 dollars are not uncommon.
Easy? Yes. So there has to be a problem? Absolutely. The casino advantage with Keno is 30 percent or higher, the WORST of any online casino game. The chances of hitting a number is 0.25percent. Keno is by a long margin the awful game you might possibly bet on. If you are seeking a game of randomness play slots.