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It may not commonly be considered the most lucrative game in the arena of betting, but keno has millions and millions of steadfast followers. As well it should! It’s a always exciting lottery-style game that’s a snap to learn, readily available in many alternate styles, and one that might yield mega-dollars for people who master its countless subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the basic facts for now.

When defining keno to beginners, some betting connoisseurs compare it to the lottery. This is at least nearly apt, in that each game is basically numerical. But to carry that comparison too far will be to downplay the many unique characteristics that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the ability to pick the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is furnished with an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to select as many (or as few) numbers as he needs. And it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your chosen numbers with a every day oldball point pen like you used back in school.

After you’ve picked your numbers, take the card back to the person at the keno booth. The nice person will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not misplace this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your mug and would like to help out, without a winning slip on you, you will be given precisely $.00 for your actions.

So, there you have strategy numero uno: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s advance to something a bit more complicated, yes?

Once you’ve picked your numbers, settle into a nice keno booth and observe the action happen on a big video monitor. That is where the winning numbers are shown in lights. If you have winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to drag your feet, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You must get back to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, since a new drawing will probably start up within not too many minutes.

Strategy #2: always be sure to get back to the keno stand on time!

Assuming you can’t trust yourself to meet that five-minute margin every time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 tickets. When the maximum amount of rounds (matching the number of tickets) is finished, you should then get off your lazy butt and go retrieve your winnings.

Yet an additional choice is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which normally allows you make number picks for thirty keno rounds or more. Golly, you can take all the time in the world and not have to fret 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 bought!

And now you know a few necessary schemes for winning keno. If you are an accomplished gambler, they may seem to be quite obvious. However, it will not hurt to bone up on the basic techniques, and if you are a new gambler, every little bit of information will help make your keno betting more fun.