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It might not often be seen as the funnest game in the world of gambling, but keno has millions and millions of passionate fans. And it should! It’s a routinely entertaining lottery-esque game that’s a snap to master, readily available in several alternate styles, and one that may yield millions for people who master its limitless subtle rules. But let’s begin with the basics here.
When describing keno to newcomers, some wagering experts compare it to bingo. This is at least in part apt, in that both games are generally numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far can be to downplay the countless unique aspect that make keno so interesting. Not like bingo, keno players have the power to select the numbers for each and every card.
Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the user is accord an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to choose as many (or as few) numbers as she needs. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your picked numbers with a normalball point pen like you had when you were in third grade.
Once you have selected your numbers, take the game card back to the person at the keno booth. The clerk will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and would like to help out, without a winning ticket with you, you will be given precisely $.00 for your actions.
Now there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno ticket. Let us move on to something a little more advanced, yes?
Once you’ve picked out your numbers, get yourself into a nice keno booth and see the action take place on a video monitor. That is where the winning numbers are shown for all to see. If you have winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to drag your feet, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You want to get up to the keno booth to get your winnings, since a new drawing will surely start up within 5 minutes.
Strategy #2: always go back to the keno stand on time!
Since you can not trust yourself to make that five-minute deadline every time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 slips. When the max amount of games (the same as the amount of tickets) is finished, you may then get off your lazy bum and go collect your winnings.
Still another choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which normally allows you make number selection for thirty rounds or more. Gosh, you can take vacation to Greece and not have to worry about getting back in time to redeem your numbers. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after purchase!
And now you know a handful of essential strategies for winning keno. If you are an accomplished player, they may seem very obvious. However, it won’t hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a beginner keno player, every bit of information will help make your keno playing time more fun.