Keno Tricks

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It won’t often be seen as the best game in the realm of betting, but keno has millions of fanatical enthusiasts. And it should! It’s a regularly entertaining lotto-ish game that’s easy to pickup, abundantly available in lots of alternate variations, and one that will pay out millions of dollars for players who learn its countless subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the beginner’s rules here.

When defining keno to newbies, some gaming masters compare it to lotto. This is at least partly apt, in that both games are generally numerical. But to take that comparison too far would be to downplay the good many unique traits that make keno so compelling. Not like bingo, keno users have the power to choose the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the user is given an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to select as many (or as few) numbers as he or she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a genius to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your selected numbers with a ordinaryball point pen like you used when you were a kid.

Once you have marked your numbers, carry the keno card back to the nice person at the keno booth. The nice person will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t misplace this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and wants help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will win precisely $.00 for your time spent.

And there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s advance to something a little bit more complex, yes?

Once you’ve selected your numbers, get into a comfortable keno booth and see the action happen on the big keno monitor. This is where the winning numbers are displayed for all to see. If you marked winning numbers, mark your card aptly. Make sure not to drag your feet, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get back to the keno stand to get your winnings, since a new round of keno will most likely get going within not too many minutes.

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

Since you can not trust yourself to meet that 5 minute deadline each time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 tickets. When the max number of keno games (the same as the amount of tickets) is completed, you may then get off your numb bum and go collect your winnings.

Yet an additional alternative is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which commonly allows you make number selection for 30 games or more. Hell, you can take all the time in the world and not have to fret about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!

And now you know a number of essential schemes for winning keno. If you are an experienced gambler, they might appear to be quite obvious. Still, it will never hurt to brush up on the basic tactics, and if you are a novice gambler, every bit of direction will help make your keno games more exciting.