Keno Tricks

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It might not commonly be seen as the best game in the realm of wagering, but keno has massive amounts of keen admirers. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a always entertaining lotto-ish game that’s uncomplicated to master, readily available in loads of different variations, and one that can yield mega-dollars for gamblers who learn its uncounted subtle nuances. But let’s begin with the basics for now.

When describing keno to newbies, some betting masters compare it to bingo. This is at least in some measure apt, in that each game is basically numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far is likely to be to detract from the innumerable unique characteristics that make keno so entertaining. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the ability to pick the numbers for every 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 pick as many (or as few) numbers as he desires. And it doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your handpicked numbers with a ordinarymarker like you had when you were a kid.

Now that you have checked your numbers, take the keno card back to the person at the keno stand. The person will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your loud shirt and would like to help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will collect precisely $.00 for your winning card.

So, there you have strategy numero uno: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let us move on to something a bit more advanced, ok?

Now that you’ve marked your numbers, settle into a nice keno booth and observe the action unfold on a big video monitor. That’s where the winning numbers are shown for all to see. If you picked winning numbers, mark your card aptly. Be sure not to dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get up to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, as a new drawing will probably start up within a few minutes.

Strategy #2: always be sure to get back to the keno stand on time!

Since you don’t trust yourself to beat that 5 minute deadline each and every time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty cards. When the maximum number of rounds (matching the amount of tickets) is finished, you will then be able to get off your lazy butt and go collect your winnings.

Another alternative is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which usually lets you make number picks for 30 keno games or more. Hell, you can take vacation to France and not have to fret about getting back in time to get your winnings. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!

And now you are aware of a number of necessary techniques for winning keno. If you are a knowledgeable gambler, they may appear to be quite obvious. But it won’t hurt to brush up on the fundamentals, and if you are a novice player, every little bit of advice will help make your keno betting more agreeable.