Keno Tricks

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It won’t commonly be looked at as the funnest game in the field of gaming, but keno has millions and millions of dedicated admirers. As well it should! It’s a consistently entertaining lottery-style game that’s a snap to play, readily available in a number of different styles, and one that can pay out mega-dollars for players who master its heaps of subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basic rules for now.

When defining keno to beginners, some gaming masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least tolerably correct, in that both games are essentially numerical. But to take that comparison too far can be to downplay the great many unique characteristics that make keno so entertaining. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the power to choose the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is furnished with an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to choose as many (or as few) numbers as he or she wants. And it doesn’t take a super genius to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your chosen numbers with a ordinarymarker like you had back in school.

After you’ve marked your numbers, carry your card back to the clerk at the keno stand. The girl will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your mug and wants help out, without a winning ticket in hand, you will get exactly $.00 for your winning card.

Now 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 picked out your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action happen on the big keno monitor. That is where the winning numbers show up in lights. If you’ve got winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Be sure not to drag your feet, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You want to get back to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, and a new round of keno will likely get going within a few minutes.

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

Since you don’t trust yourself to meet that five-minute deadline each and every time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty tickets. When the max number of rounds (the same as the amount of tickets) is completed, you may then get off your numb butt and go redeem your winnings.

Yet another alternative is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which normally allows you make number picks for 30 games or more. Golly, you can take a Swedish massage and not have to fret about getting back in time to collect your winnings. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!

So now you are aware of a couple necessary methods for winning keno. If you are an experienced user, they might appear to be incredibly obvious. Still, it doesn’t hurt to study up on the basic tactics, and if you are a beginner gambler, every bit of direction will help make your keno games more exciting.