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It won’t often be thought of as the most fun game in the field of wagering, but keno has millions of dedicated fans. And so it should! It’s a routinely entertaining lottery-esque game that’s a snap to play, abundantly available in tons of assorted formats, and one that might yield millions for those who master its innumerable subtle nuances. But let’s begin with the beginner’s rules here.

When describing keno to newcomers, some gambling pros compare it to lotto. This is at least to some extent apt, in that each game is generally numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far would be to undervalue the many unique characteristics that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno gamblers have the ability to select the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the player is granted an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to choose as numerous (or as few) numbers as he desires. 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 each of your handpicked numbers with a normalball point pen like you had when you were a kid.

After you have checked your numbers, take the keno card back to the nice person at the keno stand. The keno pit manager will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to drop this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your face and wants help out, without a winning slip with you, you will collect exactly $.00 for your time spent.

So, there you have strategy numero uno: always make sure to keep your keno ticket. Let us advance to something a little bit more advanced, shall we?

Once you’ve picked your numbers, settle into a comfy keno booth and see the action take place on the screen. That’s where the winning numbers are shown in lights. If you marked winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to drag your feet, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You are required to get back to the keno booth to collect your winnings, and then a new keno game will most likely start up within a few minutes.

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

Assuming you don’t trust yourself to meet that five-minute deadline every time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 tickets. When the max amount of rounds (the same as the amount of tickets) is played out, you can then get off your lazy butt and go redeem your winnings.

Another choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno slip, which generally allows you make number picks for 30 keno games or more. Gosh, you can take a Swedish massage and not have to worry about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after purchase!

And now you have learned a number of required methods for winning keno. If you are a skillful keno player, they may seem to be stupidly obvious. But it does not hurt to brush up on the fundamentals, and if you are a novice player, every bit of advice will help make your keno playing time more entertaining.