It may not often be considered the best game in the arena of gambling, but keno has massive amounts of passionate players. And so it should! It’s a routinely exciting lotto-ish game that’s easy to learn, readily available in several alternate variations, and one that can yield millions of dollars for gamblers who learn its uncounted subtle nuances. But let’s begin with the beginner’s rules here.
When defining keno to beginners, some betting experts compare it to the lottery. This is at least partially correct, in that both games are basically numerical. But to take that comparison too far would be to miscalculate the many unique characteristics that make keno so exciting. Not like bingo, keno users have the ability to select the numbers for each and every card.
Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the player is granted an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to choose as many (or as few) numbers as she feels they need. And it doesn’t take a super genius to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your desired numbers with a good oldpen like you had when you were in school.
Once you have selected your numbers, take your card back to the girl at the keno stand. The girl will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to misplace this (potentially) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and wants help out, without a winning slip in hand, you will collect precisely $.00 for your winning card.
OK, so there you have strategy number one: always take care to keep your keno receipt. Let’s move to something a tiny bit more advanced, what do you think?
Once you’ve picked out your numbers, get yourself into a comfortable keno booth and observe the action happen on the keno monitor. That’s where the winning numbers appear in lights. If you picked winners, mark your card aptly. Be sure not to dilly dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get back to the keno booth to get your winnings, since a new keno game will probably start up within not too many minutes.
Strategy number two: always make sure to get back to the keno stand on time!
Assuming you can’t trust yourself to make that five-minute margin every time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 cards. When the maximum number of rounds (matching the number of tickets) is completed, you may then get off your lazy butt and go get your winnings.
Another opportunity is referred to as a "stray and play" keno slip, which normally lets you make number selection for 30 rounds or more. Heck, you can take vacation to France and not have to fret about getting back in time to redeem your numbers. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after you by it!
So now you are aware of a handful of required methods for winning keno. If you are an experienced player, they may seem incredibly obvious. However, it does not hurt to brush up on the basic techniques, and if you are a novice gambler, every tiny bit of direction will help make your keno playing more captivating.