Keno Tricks

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It will not usually be thought of as the funnest game in the arena of wagering, but keno has massive amounts of keen fans. And it should! It’s a constantly thrilling lotto-like game that’s uncomplicated to learn, readily available in several alternate variations, and one that may yield millions for those who learn its numerous subtle rules. But let’s begin with the basic rules here.

When explaining keno to newbies, some wagering masters compare it to bingo. This is at least in part apt, in that both games are fundamentally numerical. But to take that comparison too far would be to discount the good many unique traits that make keno so entertaining. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the freedom to pick the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the player is granted an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to select as many (or as few) numbers as she desires. And it doesn’t take a super genius to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your handpicked numbers with a normalball point pen like you had back in the day.

Now that you have checked your numbers, take your card back to the keno pit manager at the keno booth. The girl will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not lose this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your loud shirt and wants help out, without a winning slip on you, you will get exactly $.00 for your winning card.

Now there you have strategy number one: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us advance to something a bit more useful, shall we?

Now that you’ve picked your numbers, get yourself into a comfortable keno booth and see the action happen on the screen. That is where the winning numbers are shown in lights. If you have winners, mark your card appropriately. Make sure not to move to slowly, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You really want to get back to the keno booth to get your winnings, and a new round of keno will likely start within a few minutes.

Strategy number 2: always get back to the keno booth on time!

Assuming you don’t trust yourself to meet that 5 minute deadline each time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from two to twenty cards. When the max amount of rounds (the same as the number of tickets) is finished, you can then get off your lazy rump and go collect your winnings.

Another alternative is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which generally allows you make number selection for thirty games or more. Hell, you can take a Swedish massage and not have to worry about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after purchase!

So now you have learned a couple of needed strategies for winning keno. If you are an accomplished user, they might appear to be quite obvious. However, it won’t hurt to brush up on the fundamentals, and if you are a beginner keno player, every bit of information will help make your keno experience more exciting.