Keno Tricks

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It might not commonly be deemed the funnest game in the world of gambling, but keno has huge amounts of dedicated fans. And it ought to! It’s a routinely entertaining lottery-ish game that’s uncomplicated to learn, abundantly available in several alternate variations, and one that can yield millions for those who learn its many subtle nuances. But let’s deal with the basic rules here.

When describing keno to amateurs, some wagering connoisseurs compare it to lotto. This is at least to a certain degree correct, in that each game is basically numerical. But to take that comparison too far will be to detract from the innumerable unique aspect that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno gamblers have the freedom to select the numbers for every card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the user is granted an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as numerous (or as few) numbers as he desires. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your picked numbers with a ordinaryball point pen like you had when you were in third grade.

After you have marked your numbers, take the game card back to the nice person at the keno stand. The girl will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t misplace this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers you and would like to help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will be given precisely $.00 for your actions.

So, there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s get on to something a tiny bit more useful, what do you think?

Once you’ve picked your numbers, get into a nice keno booth and observe the action happen on a big video monitor. That’s where the winning numbers appear in lights. If you marked winners, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to dally, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get up to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, since a new keno game will almost certainly begin within 5 minutes.

Strategy #2: always get back to the keno booth on time!

Assuming you do not trust yourself to make that five-minute deadline each and every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from two to 20 slips. When the max number of games (matching the amount of tickets) is completed, you may then get off your numb back side and go get your winnings.

Another option is recognized as a "stray and play" keno slip, which commonly allows you make number choices for 30 keno rounds or more. Hell, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to worry about getting back in time to retrieve your winnings. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after purchase!

So now you are aware of a number of needed methods for winning keno. If you are an advanced gambler, they might seem to be very obvious. Still, it won’t hurt to bone up on the basics, and if you are a new player, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno gambling more entertaining.