Keno Tricks

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It won’t often be thought of as the most fun game in the universe of gambling, but keno has millions and millions of dedicated fans. And so it should! It’s a always thrilling lottery-esque game that’s a snap to play, abundantly available in tons of assorted formats, and one that can pay out millions of dollars for those who master its limitless subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the beginner’s rules for now.

When explaining keno to amateurs, some betting pros compare it to the lottery. This is at least in part apt, in that each game is basically numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far can be to think too little of the countless unique characteristics that make keno so entertaining. Unlike bingo, keno players have the ability to select the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the user is furnished with an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as he or she needs. And it doesn’t take a genius to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your desired numbers with a good oldball point pen like you used back in school.

After you have checked your numbers, take your keno card back to the keno pit manager at the keno booth. The clerk will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to misplace this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your mug and wants help out, without a winning ticket on you, you will be given exactly $.00 for your time spent.

Ok, there you have strategy numero uno: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us move on to something a bit more complicated, what do you think?

Now that you’ve marked your numbers, get yourself into a comfy keno booth and observe the action take place on the video monitor. This is where the winning numbers show up in lights. If you’ve got winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to dally, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You want to get up to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, since a new drawing will certainly get going within a few minutes.

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

Since you don’t trust yourself to make that five-minute deadline each and every time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty slips. When the maximum number of rounds (matching the number of tickets) is finished, you should then get off your lazy bum and go retrieve your winnings.

Yet an additional alternative is recognized as a "stray and play" keno slip, which commonly allows you make number picks for thirty keno rounds or more. Heck, you can take vacation to France and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to retrieve your winnings. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after you by it!

So now you know a number of necessary techniques for winning keno. If you are an adept user, they may seem incredibly obvious. Still, it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a novice player, every bit of advice will help make your keno betting more captivating.