It might not generally be deemed the most fun game in the arena of wagering, but keno has millions and millions of keen followers. And it should! It’s a routinely exciting lotto-type game that’s a breeze to learn, readily available in loads of alternate formats, and one that might return millions of dollars for those who learn its endless subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the beginner’s rules for now.
When describing keno to beginners, some gambling masters compare it to lotto. This is at least in some measure apt, in that both games are essentially numerical. However, to take that comparison too far will be to detract from the good many unique traits that make keno so interesting. Not like bingo, keno gamblers have the freedom to pick the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is granted an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to choose as numerous (or as few) numbers as he or she needs. And it doesn’t take a genius to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your picked numbers with a good oldmarker like you had when you were in third grade.
Now that you have picked your numbers, take the card back to the clerk at the keno booth. The nice person will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to misplace this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your face and would like to help out, without a winning slip on you, you will win precisely $.00 for your actions.
OK, so there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us move on to something a tiny bit more advanced, what do you think?
Now that you’ve selected your numbers, settle into a nice keno booth and watch the action take place on a monitor. This is where the winning numbers show up in lights. If you marked winners, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to move to slowly, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You must get up to the keno booth to collect your winnings, and then a new keno game will most likely start within a few minutes.
Strategy number two: always make sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you don’t trust yourself to meet that five-minute deadline every time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from two to twenty cards. When the max number of games (fitting the amount of tickets) is played, you will then be able to get off your numb back side and go get your winnings.
Another option is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which normally lets you make number picks 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" slips are good for up to a whole year after you by it!
And now you know a handful of necessary schemes for winning keno. If you are a discerning user, they may seem to be incredibly obvious. However, it doesn’t hurt to study up on the basic methods, and if you are a beginner player, every little bit of direction will help make your keno experience more agreeable.
