It won’t commonly be looked at as the funnest game in the world of betting, but keno has millions and millions of passionate followers. And it ought to! It’s a routinely entertaining lottery-like game that’s uncomplicated to master, abundantly available in several alternate variations, and one that may return millions for people who learn its innumerable subtle rules. But let’s start with the basic rules here.
When describing keno to beginners, some betting masters compare it to bingo. This is at least in some ways correct, in that each game is basically numerical. But to take that comparison too far would be to devalue the many unique aspect that make keno so exciting. Not like bingo, keno players have the freedom to choose the numbers for each and every card.
Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is accord an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to select as numerous (or as few) numbers as she needs. And it doesn’t take a genius to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your picked numbers with a good old#2 pencil like you had when you were in school.
After you have marked your numbers, take your card back to the person at the keno stand. The keno pit manager will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not lose this (potentially) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your face and wants help out, without a winning slip with you, you will collect precisely $.00 for your actions.
Ok, there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us go on to something a bit more complex, what do you think?
Once you’ve picked your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action take place on a big video monitor. That’s where the winning numbers are shown for all to see. If you picked winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to dally, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You want to get up to the keno booth to get your winnings, and then a new keno game will almost certainly get going within not too many minutes.
Strategy number 2: always make sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you can not trust yourself to meet that 5 minute deadline each and every time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the very same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from two to 20 tickets. When the max number of keno games (fitting the number of tickets) is finished, you will then be able to get off your numb bum and go get your winnings.
Yet another option is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which normally allows you make number choices for 30 keno games or more. Hell, you can take a Swedish massage 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 it’s purchased!
So now you know a few indispensable strategies for winning keno. If you are an adept gambler, they might seem very obvious. Still, it won’t hurt to bone up on the basic techniques, and if you are a novice keno player, every tiny bit of direction will help make your keno gambling more enjoyable.