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It will not ordinarily be deemed the best game in the universe of gambling, but keno has huge amounts of devout supporters. As well it should! It’s a consistently thrilling lottery-esque game that’s a snap to play, readily available in several assorted formats, and one that might return mega-dollars for people who master its numerous subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basic facts for now.

When explaining keno to newcomers, some wagering experts compare it to the lottery. This is at least in part apt, in that each game is fundamentally numerical. However, to take that comparison too far will be to underestimate the countless unique traits that make keno so fun. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the freedom to choose the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is given an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to select as numerous (or as few) numbers as she needs. And it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your desired numbers with a every day oldmarker like you used when you were a kid.

After you have marked your numbers, take your game card back to the person at the keno stand. The clerk will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not drop this (potentially) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and would like to help out, without a winning receipt on you, you will collect exactly $.00 for your winning card.

Ok, there you have strategy numero uno: always take care to keep your keno receipt. Let’s advance to something a little bit more advanced, yes?

Now that you’ve selected your numbers, get yourself into a comfortable keno booth and observe the action take place on a video monitor. This is where the winning numbers are shown for all to see. If you checked winners, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to move to slowly, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You want to get up to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, since a new round of keno will almost certainly start up within five minutes.

Strategy number two: always be sure to get back to the keno booth on time!

Assuming you can not trust yourself to make that five-minute margin every time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty tickets. When the max number of rounds (the same as the amount of tickets) is played out, you may then get off your lazy back side and go retrieve your winnings.

Still another opportunity is referred to as a "stray and play" keno card, which commonly allows you make number choices for thirty games or more. Heck, you can take vacation to Greece and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!

And now you have learned a handful of required techniques for winning keno. If you are a discerning player, they may seem to be stupidly obvious. But it won’t hurt to brush up on the fundamentals, and if you are a newbie gambler, every little bit of advice will help make your keno games more exciting.