Keno Tricks

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It may not usually be seen as the funnest game in the world of gambling, but keno has millions and millions of keen admirers. And so it should! It’s a constantly entertaining lotto-type game that’s a breeze to master, readily available in several assorted variations, and one that might yield mega-dollars for those who master its heaps of subtle nuances. But let’s start with the basic facts here.

When defining keno to beginners, some gambling masters compare it to bingo. This is at least tolerably apt, in that both games are generally numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far might be to downplay the innumerable unique characteristics that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno players have the power to pick the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the user is furnished with an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to determine as numerous (or as few) numbers as he needs. And it doesn’t take a super genius to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your chosen numbers with a standardball point pen like you used back in the day.

After you’ve marked your numbers, take the game card back to the nice person at the keno stand. The girl will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) expensive bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your loud shirt and wants help out, without a winning slip with you, you will collect precisely $.00 for your time spent.

Now there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno ticket. Let’s move on to something a little more complicated, what do you think?

Now that you’ve picked your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and see the action happen on a big video monitor. That’s where the winning numbers show up for all to see. If you have winners, mark your card accordingly. Be sure not to drag your feet, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You want to get up to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, as a new drawing will likely begin within 5 minutes.

Strategy number 2: always make sure to get back to the keno booth on time!

Assuming you do not trust yourself to beat that five-minute margin each time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from two to twenty cards. When the maximum amount of games (fitting the amount of tickets) is played out, you are then able to get off your numb rump and go retrieve your winnings.

Another option is referred to as a "stray and play" keno slip, which generally allows you make number picks for 30 games or more. Hell, you can take a world tour and not have to fret about getting back in time to retrieve your numbers. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after you by it!

And now you are aware of a few needed strategies for winning keno. If you are an adept gambler, they may seem to be quite obvious. Still, it does not hurt to brush up on the basic tactics, and if you are a new user, every tiny bit of direction will help make your keno playing more entertaining.