It will not ordinarily be deemed the best game in the arena of wagering, but keno has millions of steadfast supporters. And it should! It’s a consistently thrilling lotto-ish game that’s simple to pickup, readily available in loads of alternate formats, and one that might yield millions for players who learn its endless subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the beginner’s rules for now.
When defining keno to beginners, some betting connoisseurs compare it to the lottery. This is at least to a certain degree correct, in that each game is basically numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far will be to detract from the many unique traits that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the power to select the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is furnished with an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to select as many (or as few) numbers as he or she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your desired numbers with a ordinary#2 pencil like you used when you were in third grade.
Now that you have picked your numbers, carry the game card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The girl will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to misplace this (potentially) expensive bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your mug and would like to help out, without a winning ticket with you, you will get precisely $.00 for your actions.
Now there you have strategy number one: always take care to keep your keno ticket. Let us move on to something a bit more complicated, shall we?
Now that you’ve picked your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action unfold on a big video monitor. That’s where the winning numbers show up in lights. If you picked winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Be sure not to take too much time, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get up to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, since a new drawing will almost certainly begin within 5 minutes.
Strategy #2: always be sure to get back to the keno stand on time!
Assuming you don’t trust yourself to make that 5 minute deadline each time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty slips. When the max number of keno games (the same as the number of tickets) is played, you should then get off your numb butt and go retrieve your winnings.
Another opportunity is recognized as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which usually allows you make number choices for 30 rounds or more. Golly, you can take vacation to France and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to collect your winnings. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!
And now you know a few essential techniques for winning keno. If you are a knowledgeable gambler, they might seem quite obvious. Still, it will never hurt to bone up on the fundamentals, and if you are a newbie user, every little bit of information will help make your keno experience more entertaining.
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