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It may not often be considered the sexiest game in the arena of betting, but keno has massive amounts of keen admirers. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a constantly entertaining lottery-like game that’s simple to master, readily available in several alternate styles, and one that may yield millions for gamblers who master its countless subtle nuances. But let’s begin with the beginner’s rules for now.

When explaining keno to newbies, some wagering connoisseurs compare it to lotto. This is at least to a certain extent correct, in that each game is essentially numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far can be to undervalue the good many unique aspect that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno players have the freedom to choose the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the user is accord an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as he thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your chosen numbers with a normalmarker like you used when you were in grade 3.

Now that you have marked your numbers, take the game card back to the clerk at the keno booth. The person will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not lose this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers you and wants help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will win exactly $.00 for your time spent.

OK, so there you have strategy numero uno: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us move on to something a bit more complicated, yes?

After you’ve picked your numbers, get into a comfortable keno booth and see the action happen on the keno monitor. That is where the winning numbers are shown for all to see. If you’ve got winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Be sure not to move to slowly, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You really want to get up to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, and a new round of keno will most likely begin within five minutes.

Strategy number two: always make it back to the keno stand on time!

Assuming you do not trust yourself to beat that 5 minute deadline each time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the very same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 tickets. When the maximum amount of keno games (fitting the number of tickets) is played, you will then be able to get off your lazy butt and go retrieve your winnings.

Still another choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which normally allows you make number selection for thirty games or more. Gosh, you can take vacation to Italy 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 you by it!

So now you have learned a number of essential techniques for winning keno. If you are a skillful gambler, they might seem stupidly obvious. But it does not hurt to study up on the fundamentals, and if you are a novice gambler, every little bit of information will help make your keno playing more agreeable.