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It won’t generally be thought of as the sexiest game in the realm of wagering, but keno has huge amounts of passionate fans. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a constantly exciting lottery-like game that’s a breeze to pickup, readily available in lots of different styles, and one that may yield mega-dollars for people who learn its uncounted subtle nuances. But let’s begin with the basics for now.
When explaining keno to beginners, some gaming connoisseurs compare it to the lottery. This is at least to some extent correct, in that both games are basically numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far will be to think too little of the countless unique traits that make keno so exciting. Not like bingo, keno gamblers have the power to pick the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the user is given an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as many (or as few) numbers as he needs. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your selected numbers with a good oldball point pen like you used when you were in grade 3.
After you have checked your numbers, take the game card back to the girl at the keno booth. The clerk will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t lose this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and wants help out, without a winning receipt with you, you will win precisely $.00 for your efforts.
So, there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno slip. Let us get on to something a bit more useful, yes?
After you’ve picked out your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and observe the action happen on the big keno monitor. That is where the winning numbers show up in lights. If you checked winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to dally, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You really want to get up to the keno booth to collect your winnings, and then a new round of keno will likely start within not too many minutes.
Strategy number 2: always get back to the keno booth on time!
Since you can not trust yourself to meet that 5 minute deadline every time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 cards. When the maximum number of games (matching the number of tickets) is played, you can then get off your lazy rump and go redeem your winnings.
Yet another option is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which usually allows you make number picks for thirty keno games or more. Heck, you can take vacation to France and not have to fret about getting back in time to get your winnings. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!
And now you know a number of needed schemes for winning keno. If you are an adept user, they might appear to be stupidly obvious. Still, it won’t hurt to bone up on the basics, and if you are a beginner player, every little bit of direction will help make your keno experience more captivating.