Keno Tricks

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It won’t generally be considered the sexiest game in the realm of wagering, but keno has tons of dedicated fans. And so it should! It’s a consistently entertaining lottery-esque game that’s uncomplicated to master, abundantly available in tons of different styles, and one that will yield mega-dollars for gamblers who learn its uncounted subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basics for now.

When defining keno to amateurs, some gambling pros compare it to bingo. This is at least nearly correct, in that both games are essentially numerical. But to take that comparison too far would be to miscalculate the many unique traits that make keno so compelling. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the power to choose the numbers for every card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the player is accord an increased degree 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 genius to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your chosen numbers with a ordinaryball point pen like you used when you were in third grade.

Now that you have selected your numbers, carry your keno card back to the girl at the keno booth. The person will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and wants help out, without a winning ticket in hand, you will win exactly $.00 for your time spent.

OK, so there you have strategy number one: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let’s advance to something a bit more complex, what do you think?

Now that you’ve marked your numbers, settle into a nice keno booth and watch the action unfold on the big keno monitor. This is where the winning numbers are displayed for all to see. If you’ve got winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to take too much time, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You must get up to the keno booth to collect your winnings, since a new keno game will most likely begin within a few minutes.

Strategy #2: always go back to the keno stand on time!

Assuming you do not trust yourself to beat that 5 minute margin each and every time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from two to twenty cards. When the max amount of rounds (matching the number of tickets) is played out, you can then get off your numb bum and go collect your winnings.

Another alternative is recognized as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which normally allows you make number selection for 30 games or more. Gosh, you can take vacation to Italy and not have to worry about getting back in time to collect your winnings. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after purchase!

So now you know a couple of essential strategies for winning keno. If you are a knowledgeable player, they may seem incredibly obvious. Still, it doesn’t hurt to bone up on the fundamentals, and if you are a novice keno player, every bit of direction will help make your keno games more exciting.