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It will not generally be deemed the funnest game in the universe of gaming, but keno has huge amounts of steadfast followers. And so it should! It’s a routinely thrilling lottery-like game that’s uncomplicated to pickup, abundantly available in several different formats, and one that will pay out millions of dollars for people who master its uncounted subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basic facts for now.

When explaining keno to newcomers, some betting masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least to a certain extent correct, in that both games are fundamentally numerical. However, to take that comparison too far would be to downplay the innumerable unique traits that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the freedom to select the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the user is accord an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as many (or as few) numbers as he desires. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your handpicked numbers with a good old#2 pencil like you used back in the day.

After you’ve picked your numbers, take the game card back to the person at the keno stand. The clerk will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Do not lose this (potentially) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and wants help out, without a winning receipt on you, you will collect precisely $.00 for your time spent.

And there you have strategy number one: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let’s move on to something a bit more complex, shall we?

Once you’ve marked your numbers, settle into a nice keno booth and watch the action take place on the big keno monitor. This is where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you have winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Make sure not to dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You are required to get back to the keno stand to collect your winnings, and a new drawing will surely get going within a few minutes.

Strategy number two: always go back to the keno booth on time!

Assuming you don’t trust yourself to make that 5 minute margin every time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 slips. When the max number of rounds (the same as the amount of tickets) is finished, you will then be able to get off your numb rump and go redeem your winnings.

Still another option is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which generally lets you make number selection for thirty rounds or more. Golly, you can take a Swedish massage and not have to fret about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!

So now you have learned several required schemes for winning keno. If you are a good player, they may seem to be incredibly obvious. However, it doesn’t hurt to bone up on the basics, and if you are a newbie gambler, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno wagering more entertaining.