It might not ordinarily be looked at as the best game in the realm of betting, but keno has loads of fanatical followers. And it should! It’s a routinely thrilling lotto-ish game that’s uncomplicated to pickup, abundantly available in lots of assorted styles, and one that can pay out millions of dollars for players who master its numerous subtle nuances. But let’s begin with the basic rules for now.
When defining keno to newbies, some gaming pros compare it to lotto. This is at least to some extent apt, in that each game is fundamentally numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far is likely to be to minimize the innumerable unique traits that make keno so compelling. Not like bingo, keno users have the ability to pick the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the player is accord an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as many (or as few) numbers as she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a genius to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your selected numbers with a ordinary#2 pencil like you had when you were a kid.
Once you have selected your numbers, carry your keno card back to the person at the keno stand. The clerk will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to drop this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your pretty face and would like to help out, without a winning slip in hand, you will collect exactly $.00 for your actions.
OK, so there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us move on to something a bit more advanced, ok?
After you’ve marked your numbers, get into a nice keno booth and observe the action happen on a big video monitor. That is where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you’ve got winners, mark your card appropriately. Make sure not to dally, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You must get up to the keno stand to collect your winnings, and then a new round of keno will most likely start within not too many minutes.
Strategy number 2: always be sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you do not trust yourself to meet that 5 minute margin each and every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from two to twenty cards. When the max amount of games (the same as the number of tickets) is played, you will then be able to get off your lazy back side 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. Gosh, you can take a world tour and not have to worry about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after purchase!
So now you are aware of a couple of needed schemes for winning keno. If you are an accomplished gambler, they might seem incredibly obvious. But it will never hurt to brush up on the basic techniques, and if you are a new player, every tiny bit of information will help make your keno experience more entertaining.