Keno Tricks

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It might not often be thought of as the best game in the universe of betting, but keno has millions and millions of keen players. And it should! It’s a constantly exciting lottery-ish game that’s simple to play, readily available in several assorted formats, and one that will return mega-dollars for people who master its countless subtle rules. But let’s deal with the basic facts for now.

When explaining keno to amateurs, some betting experts compare it to the lottery. This is at least in some measure correct, in that each game is generally numerical. But to carry that comparison too far will be to misunderstand the good many unique characteristics that make keno so exciting. Not like bingo, keno users have the power to choose the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the user is furnished with an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as many (or as few) numbers as he or 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 chosen numbers with a standardball point pen like you had when you were a kid.

Now that you have marked your numbers, carry the game card back to the nice person at the keno booth. The nice person will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t 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 slip with you, you will win precisely $.00 for your time spent.

Ok, there you have strategy numero uno: always be sure to keep your keno slip. Let us move to something a little more advanced, what do you think?

After you’ve picked your numbers, settle into a comfy keno booth and observe the action unfold on the video monitor. This is where the winning numbers appear for us. If you marked winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Be sure not to take your time, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You are required to get up to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, and then a new round of keno will surely get going within five minutes.

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

Assuming you do not trust yourself to meet that five-minute deadline each time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the very same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 cards. When the maximum number of keno games (matching the number of tickets) is played, you should then get off your numb bum and go get your winnings.

Still another opportunity is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which usually allows you make number choices for 30 rounds or more. Heck, you can take all the time in the world and not have to worry about getting back in time to retrieve your numbers. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!

So now you have learned a couple of indispensable methods for winning keno. If you are an experienced player, they might seem incredibly obvious. However, it won’t hurt to brush up on the fundamentals, and if you are a novice gambler, every little bit of information will help make your keno experience more agreeable.