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It may not usually be thought of as the most fun game in the arena of gambling, but keno has huge amounts of zealous enthusiasts. And it should! It’s a consistently thrilling lottery-ish game that’s uncomplicated to master, abundantly available in a number of different styles, and one that can pay out millions for those who master its endless subtle intricacies. But let’s deal with the basic facts here.

When describing keno to newbies, some gaming pros compare it to the lottery. This is at least nearly correct, in that each game is generally numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far will be to undervalue the endless unique aspect that make keno so entertaining. Unlike bingo, keno players have the power to pick the numbers for every card.

Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the user is accord an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to pick as numerous (or as few) numbers as she feels they need. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your selected numbers with a good oldball point pen like you used back in the day.

After you have selected your numbers, take your card back to the nice person at the keno booth. The keno pit manager will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t misplace this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers you and wants help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will be given exactly $.00 for your time spent.

Now there you have strategy numero uno: always take care to keep your keno receipt. Let us advance to something a tiny bit more useful, what do you think?

After you’ve marked your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and observe the action take place on the video monitor. That is where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you checked winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Make sure not to move to slowly, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You need to get up to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, since a new drawing will likely start within a few minutes.

Strategy number 2: always make it back to the keno booth on time!

Assuming you do not trust yourself to meet that five-minute deadline each time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from two to 20 tickets. When the maximum amount of rounds (fitting the amount of tickets) is played, you are then able to get off your numb butt and go get your winnings.

Yet an additional choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which generally allows you make number selection for thirty keno rounds or more. Heck, you can take vacation to France and not have to worry about getting back in time to retrieve your winnings. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!

So now you are aware of several indispensable strategies for winning keno. If you are an accomplished gambler, they might seem incredibly obvious. But it will never hurt to brush up on the fundamentals, and if you are a new player, every bit of information will help make your keno playing time more entertaining.