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It might not ordinarily be considered the most lucrative game in the world of gaming, but keno has tons of passionate fans. And it ought to! It’s a regularly entertaining lotto-esque game that’s a snap to pickup, abundantly available in tons of assorted formats, and one that might return mega-dollars for players who master its endless subtle intricacies. But let’s deal with the basics here.

When defining keno to amateurs, some betting masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least to a certain degree correct, in that both games are essentially numerical. However, to take that comparison too far would be to underestimate the innumerable unique traits that make keno so entertaining. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the power to choose the numbers for every card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is granted an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to determine as numerous (or as few) numbers as he desires. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your chosen numbers with a standard#2 pencil like you used back in the day.

Now that you’ve picked your numbers, take your game card back to the person at the keno stand. The clerk will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t lose this (potentially) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers you and wants help out, without a winning receipt with you, you will win exactly $.00 for your efforts.

Ok, there you have strategy numero uno: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let’s move to something a little bit more useful, ok?

Once you’ve checked off your numbers, get yourself into a comfy keno booth and see the action happen on the keno monitor. That’s where the winning numbers are shown for us. If you checked winners, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to move to slowly, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You want to get back to the keno booth to collect your winnings, as a new keno game will likely begin within a few minutes.

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

Since you can’t trust yourself to make that five-minute deadline each and every time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty cards. When the max amount of rounds (fitting the number of tickets) is played, you should then get off your numb butt and go collect your winnings.

Still another opportunity is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which generally lets you make number choices for thirty rounds or more. Golly, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to fret about getting back in time to get your winnings. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after purchase!

And now you have learned a couple needed techniques for winning keno. If you are a knowledgeable player, they may appear to be incredibly obvious. Still, it won’t hurt to study up on the basics, and if you are a novice keno player, every little bit of information will help make your keno games more exciting.