It won’t usually be seen as the most lucrative game in the universe of gambling, but keno has millions and millions of keen players. And it should! It’s a always thrilling lotto-esque game that’s a breeze to play, abundantly available in many alternate variations, and one that will pay out mega-dollars for those who master its many subtle rules. But let’s begin with the basic facts here.
When explaining keno to novices, some gambling pros compare it to the lottery. This is at least to a certain extent apt, in that both games are essentially numerical. However, to take that comparison too far would be to belittle the good many unique traits that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno players have the power to pick the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is granted an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to determine as many (or as few) numbers as she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a keno superstar to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your handpicked numbers with a standardball point pen like you used when you were in third grade.
Now that you’ve checked your numbers, take the game card back to the girl at the keno booth. The girl will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to misplace this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and would like to help out, without a winning receipt on you, you will be given precisely $.00 for your actions.
Ok, there you have strategy numero uno: always take care to keep your keno ticket. Let’s go on to something a little more complex, ok?
Now that you’ve picked your numbers, get into a nice keno booth and watch the action unfold on a big video monitor. That is where the winning numbers are displayed for all to see. If you’ve got winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You are required to get up to the keno stand to collect your winnings, as a new round of keno will surely start within not too many minutes.
Strategy number two: always make it back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you don’t trust yourself to meet that five-minute deadline each time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the very same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 tickets. When the maximum amount of games (fitting the amount of tickets) is played, you can then get off your lazy butt and go retrieve your winnings.
Yet another alternative is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which normally allows you make number choices for 30 games or more. Gosh, you can take all the time in the world and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to collect your winnings. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!
So now you are aware of a couple of required techniques for winning keno. If you are an accomplished keno player, they might seem to be incredibly obvious. However, it will not hurt to study up on the basics, and if you are a new keno player, every bit of information will help make your keno playing time more enjoyable.
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