Keno Tricks

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It may not commonly be thought of as the most lucrative game in the field of wagering, but keno has millions of keen enthusiasts. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a always entertaining lottery-like game that’s a snap to pickup, readily available in tons of different styles, and one that might pay out mega-dollars for gamblers who master its countless subtle rules. But let’s start with the basic rules for now.

When describing keno to newcomers, some gaming masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least in some measure correct, in that each game is generally numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far would be to misunderstand the many unique aspect that make keno so interesting. Unlike bingo, keno players have the freedom to select the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the user is accord an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to determine as many (or as few) numbers as he or she needs. And it doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your chosen numbers with a standard#2 pencil like you used when you were in school.

After you have picked your numbers, carry the game card back to the person at the keno stand. The girl will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Do not misplace this (potentially) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your face and would like to help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will get exactly $.00 for your time spent.

And there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s move on to something a little more complicated, ok?

After you’ve checked off your numbers, get yourself into a comfortable keno booth and observe the action happen on the video monitor. This is where the winning numbers appear for us. If you selected winners, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to move to slowly, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get up to the keno booth to get your winnings, and a new round of keno will surely start up within a few minutes.

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

Since you can’t trust yourself to make that five-minute margin each time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 slips. When the max amount of games (fitting the amount of tickets) is played, you can then get off your numb bum and go collect your winnings.

Yet an additional option is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which generally lets you make number selection for 30 keno games or more. Heck, you can take a Swedish massage and not have to worry about getting back in time to retrieve your numbers. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!

So now you know several required strategies for winning keno. If you are an experienced player, they may seem quite obvious. But it will never hurt to study up on the basics, and if you are a new keno player, every bit of advice will help make your keno betting more entertaining.