It may not generally be looked at as the most lucrative game in the arena of betting, but keno has huge amounts of zealous admirers. And it should! It’s a regularly exciting lottery-esque game that’s simple to master, readily available in loads of alternate formats, and one that will return mega-dollars for gamblers who master its numerous subtle nuances. But let’s deal with the basics for now.
When defining keno to newcomers, some wagering experts compare it to bingo. This is at least partially apt, in that each game is generally numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far would be to devalue the great many unique traits that make keno so compelling. Not like bingo, keno users have the freedom to select the numbers for each and every card.
Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is given an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as she desires. And it doesn’t take a genius to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your picked numbers with a ordinarypen like you had back in the day.
After you’ve selected your numbers, carry your game card back to the clerk at the keno booth. The clerk will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t lose this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and wants help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will be given precisely $.00 for your efforts.
Ok, there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us move to something a bit more complex, what do you think?
After you’ve picked your numbers, settle into a comfy keno booth and observe the action unfold on a big video monitor. That is where the winning numbers are shown for us. If you have winners, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to take your time, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You must get back to the keno booth to collect your winnings, and a new round of keno will likely get going within a few minutes.
Strategy number two: always make sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you do not trust yourself to beat that 5 minute deadline each and every time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 tickets. When the maximum amount of games (fitting the number of tickets) is played, you can then get off your lazy back side and go retrieve your winnings.
Another option is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which normally allows you make number choices for thirty keno rounds or more. Golly, you can take a Swedish massage and not have to worry about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after purchase!
And now you are aware of several essential methods for winning keno. If you are a knowledgeable keno player, they may seem very obvious. But it will not hurt to brush up on the fundamentals, and if you are a new player, every bit of advice will help make your keno wagering more entertaining.