Keno Tricks

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It might not commonly be seen as the most fun game in the field of wagering, but keno has loads of steadfast players. And it should! It’s a consistently exciting lottery-style game that’s a breeze to learn, abundantly available in lots of alternate formats, and one that might pay out millions for those who learn its heaps of subtle intricacies. But let’s deal with the basic rules here.

When describing keno to amateurs, some gambling experts compare it to lotto. This is at least in part apt, in that each game is generally numerical. However, to take that comparison too far will be to detract from the many unique aspect that make keno so fun. Not like bingo, keno users have the power to choose the numbers for every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the user is furnished with an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as numerous (or as few) numbers as he or she needs. And it doesn’t take a super genius to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your picked numbers with a normalball point pen like you had when you were in grade 3.

After you have selected your numbers, carry your card back to the girl at the keno booth. The person will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to lose this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your loud shirt and would like to help out, without a winning receipt on you, you will get exactly $.00 for your winning card.

And there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let’s get on to something a little bit more complex, yes?

Once you’ve picked out your numbers, get yourself into a nice keno booth and watch the action unfold on a video monitor. That’s where the winning numbers appear in lights. If you checked winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Make sure not to take too much time, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You want to get back to the keno booth to collect your winnings, since a new keno game will almost certainly begin within a few minutes.

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

Assuming you don’t trust yourself to beat that 5 minute margin each time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from two to twenty slips. When the maximum amount of rounds (matching the amount of tickets) is played, you are then able to get off your numb back side and go retrieve your winnings.

Another choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which normally allows you make number picks for 30 keno rounds or more. Hell, you can take all the time in the world and not have to fret about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after purchase!

And now you are aware of a number of required methods for winning keno. If you are an accomplished user, they may seem to be incredibly obvious. However, it does not hurt to study up on the basic techniques, and if you are a novice user, every bit of advice will help make your keno playing more agreeable.