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It won’t ordinarily be thought of as the best game in the world of wagering, but keno has tons of devout followers. And it should! It’s a constantly entertaining lottery-style game that’s uncomplicated to master, abundantly available in a number of assorted formats, and one that might return millions for people who master its heaps of subtle nuances. But let’s start with the basic rules here.

When defining keno to newbies, some gambling masters compare it to lotto. This is at least in some ways apt, in that each game is essentially numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far would be to minimize the countless unique traits that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the freedom to pick the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the user is accord an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to choose as numerous (or as few) numbers as she desires. And it doesn’t take a genius to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your handpicked numbers with a normalball point pen like you had when you were in grade 3.

Once you’ve picked your numbers, carry your keno card back to the girl at the keno booth. The keno pit manager will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to misplace this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your mug and would like to help out, without a winning receipt with you, you will collect exactly $.00 for your actions.

OK, so there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s move on to something a little bit more complex, shall we?

Now that you’ve marked your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action take place on a big video monitor. This is where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you have winners, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to drag your feet, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get up to the keno booth to collect your winnings, as a new round of keno will certainly start within a few minutes.

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

Since you do not trust yourself to meet that five-minute margin every time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the very same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from two to 20 tickets. When the max number of keno games (matching the amount of tickets) is completed, you should then get off your numb rump and go retrieve your winnings.

Still another choice is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which commonly lets you make number selection for 30 keno games or more. Gosh, you can take vacation to Greece and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!

So now you know a handful of required strategies for winning keno. If you are a good user, they might appear to be stupidly obvious. However, it doesn’t hurt to bone up on the basics, and if you are a beginner player, every bit of information will help make your keno playing more captivating.