Keno Tricks

Read more about the
Las Vegas 2024 Super
Bowl Streaker!

It will not usually be deemed the sexiest game in the realm of gaming, but keno has loads of zealous admirers. And it ought to! It’s a routinely entertaining lottery-esque game that’s simple to play, readily available in a number of alternate formats, and one that will yield millions for players who master its innumerable subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the basics for now.

When defining keno to amateurs, some betting masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least tolerably correct, in that both games are basically numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far can be to underestimate the good many unique traits that make keno so exciting. Not like bingo, keno users have the power to select the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is granted an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to choose as numerous (or as few) numbers as he desires. And it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your selected numbers with a good oldpen like you used when you were in grade 3.

After you have marked your numbers, carry your card back to the girl at the keno booth. The person will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not lose this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your pretty face and wants help out, without a winning receipt with you, you will collect precisely $.00 for your winning card.

Now there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let’s move to something a little more complex, yes?

Once you’ve checked off your numbers, get yourself into a comfortable keno booth and see the action unfold on the monitor. That’s where the winning numbers are displayed in lights. If you marked winners, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to drag your feet, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get up to the keno stand to collect your winnings, and a new keno game will surely get going within five minutes.

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

Assuming you do not trust yourself to make that 5 minute deadline every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from two to twenty cards. When the max amount of rounds (matching the amount of tickets) is played, you can then get off your lazy back side and go redeem your winnings.

Still another option is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which commonly lets you make number picks for 30 keno games or more. Heck, you can take all the time in the world and not have to fret about getting back in time to get your numbers. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!

And now you are aware of a number of indispensable strategies for winning keno. If you are an experienced player, they might seem to be incredibly obvious. Still, it doesn’t hurt to bone up on the fundamentals, and if you are a newbie gambler, every bit of direction will help make your keno betting more exciting.