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It will not usually be thought of as the sexiest game in the world of wagering, but keno has loads of passionate admirers. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a routinely thrilling lotto-style game that’s uncomplicated to pickup, abundantly available in several different variations, and one that can yield mega-dollars for those who learn its endless subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basic facts here.

When describing keno to beginners, some betting pros compare it to the lottery. This is at least in some ways apt, in that each game is basically numerical. However, to take that comparison too far will be to think too little of the great many unique characteristics that make keno so compelling. Not like bingo, keno gamblers have the power to choose the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is accord an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as many (or as few) numbers as he feels they need. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your desired numbers with a normal#2 pencil like you used back in school.

Once you have picked your numbers, take the keno card back to the nice person at the keno booth. The person will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) expensive bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your loud shirt and wants help out, without a winning receipt with you, you will win exactly $.00 for your efforts.

OK, so there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us move to something a tiny bit more complex, what do you think?

Once you’ve checked off your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and see the action happen on the big keno monitor. That is where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you’ve got winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Be sure not to take your time, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You want to get up to the keno stand to get your winnings, as a new round of keno will likely get going within not too many minutes.

Strategy number 2: always get back to the keno stand on time!

Assuming you can’t trust yourself to meet that 5 minute margin every time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 cards. When the maximum amount of rounds (the same as the amount of tickets) is completed, you are then able to get off your lazy butt and go collect your winnings.

Another choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which normally allows you make number choices for thirty keno games or more. Golly, you can take all the time in the world and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to retrieve your winnings. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!

And now you know a number of indispensable schemes for winning keno. If you are a skillful user, they might seem to be quite obvious. Still, it won’t hurt to study up on the basics, and if you are a beginner player, every bit of direction will help make your keno playing time more exciting.