Keno Tricks

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It may not ordinarily be thought of as the funnest game in the field of wagering, but keno has huge amounts of keen players. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a consistently thrilling lotto-type game that’s easy to learn, abundantly available in loads of different variations, and one that can return millions of dollars for gamblers who master its endless subtle rules. But let’s start with the beginner’s rules for now.

When describing keno to novices, some gambling experts compare it to bingo. This is at least in part correct, in that both games are essentially numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far can be to devalue the countless unique aspect that make keno so exciting. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the power to select the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the player is given an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to select as many (or as few) numbers as he or she wants. And it doesn’t take a super genius to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your picked numbers with a good oldmarker like you had when you were a kid.

After you have picked your numbers, carry your game card back to the nice person at the keno booth. The girl will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not misplace this (potentially) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your mug and would like to help out, without a winning ticket on you, you will be given exactly $.00 for your winning card.

Ok, there you have strategy number one: always take care to keep your keno ticket. Let’s move on to something a bit more complex, shall we?

Now that you’ve selected your numbers, get yourself into a nice keno booth and see the action unfold on the screen. That’s where the winning numbers appear in lights. If you have winners, mark your card appropriately. Make sure not to move to slowly, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You want to get up to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, as a new round of keno will likely begin within 5 minutes.

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

Assuming you can’t trust yourself to meet that 5 minute deadline each time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 cards. When the max number of games (fitting the number of tickets) is played out, you should then get off your lazy back side and go get your winnings.

Yet another alternative is recognized as a "stray and play" keno card, which commonly allows you make number choices for thirty keno rounds or more. Heck, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to worry about getting back in time to collect your winnings. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after you by it!

So now you are aware of a handful of required schemes for winning keno. If you are a knowledgeable player, they might seem quite obvious. But it does not hurt to study up on the fundamentals, and if you are a newbie player, every little bit of information will help make your keno betting more captivating.