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It may not often be considered the best game in the arena of betting, but keno has millions of passionate players. As well it should! It’s a constantly thrilling lotto-ish game that’s a breeze to pickup, abundantly available in a number of alternate variations, and one that can pay out millions for those who master its heaps of subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basic facts here.

When defining keno to newbies, some betting connoisseurs compare it to lotto. This is at least partially apt, in that each game is generally numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far would be to underestimate the great many unique traits that make keno so fun. Not like bingo, keno players have the power to choose the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the player is given an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as he thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a nuclear physicist 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 ordinaryball point pen like you had back in school.

After you’ve picked your numbers, carry the game card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The clerk will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to drop this (potentially) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your loud shirt and wants help out, without a winning receipt on you, you will get precisely $.00 for your efforts.

OK, so there you have strategy numero uno: always take care to keep your keno receipt. Let us go on to something a bit more useful, ok?

After you’ve picked out your numbers, get into a nice keno booth and watch the action happen on a monitor. That is where the winning numbers show up in lights. If you picked winners, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to drag your feet, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You really want to get back to the keno booth to get your winnings, and a new round of keno will likely start up within 5 minutes.

Strategy number two: always get back to the keno booth on time!

Since you do not trust yourself to make that 5 minute margin each time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty cards. When the max amount of rounds (matching the amount of tickets) is played, you may then get off your lazy rump and go collect your winnings.

Still another opportunity is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which generally allows you make number selection for thirty games or more. Golly, you can take vacation to France and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to redeem your numbers. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!

And now you are aware of a few essential schemes for winning keno. If you are an accomplished user, they may appear to be stupidly obvious. However, it doesn’t hurt to study up on the fundamentals, and if you are a newbie gambler, every bit of information will help make your keno playing more exciting.