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It won’t often be looked at as the funnest game in the field of gaming, but keno has tons of zealous followers. And why not? It’s a regularly thrilling lotto-like game that’s a breeze to pickup, abundantly available in loads of assorted variations, and one that might pay out mega-dollars for people who master its uncounted subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the basics for now.

When explaining keno to beginners, some betting experts compare it to the lottery. This is at least in some measure correct, in that each game is generally numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far is likely to be to miscalculate the great many unique aspect that make keno so interesting. Not like bingo, keno players have the ability to pick the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is furnished with an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to select as numerous (or as few) numbers as she desires. And it doesn’t take a super genius to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your chosen numbers with a ordinarypen like you had when you were in third grade.

Once you’ve selected your numbers, carry the keno card back to the nice person at the keno stand. The nice person will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) expensive bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers you and wants help out, without a winning slip on you, you will be given precisely $.00 for your efforts.

And there you have strategy number one: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let us move to something a little more complicated, shall we?

After you’ve checked off your numbers, settle into a comfy keno booth and observe the action unfold on the screen. That’s where the winning numbers are displayed in lights. If you selected winners, mark your card appropriately. Be sure not to drag your feet, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You must get up to the keno stand to get your winnings, as a new round of keno will surely begin within a few minutes.

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

Since you can’t trust yourself to meet that 5 minute margin each and every time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from two to twenty slips. When the maximum amount of games (the same as the number of tickets) is finished, you may then get off your numb rump and go collect your winnings.

Another alternative is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which generally lets you make number selection for 30 keno rounds or more. Gosh, you can take an ocean cruise 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 it’s purchased!

And now you know a few necessary methods for winning keno. If you are an experienced user, they may seem to be very obvious. However, it won’t hurt to bone up on the basic tactics, and if you are a newbie player, every bit of direction will help make your keno wagering more exciting.