It might not commonly be thought of as the sexiest game in the arena of betting, but keno has loads of dedicated followers. And it ought to! It’s a consistently entertaining lotto-like game that’s a snap to play, readily available in several different formats, and one that may yield millions of dollars for those who master its uncounted subtle nuances. But let’s start with the basic rules for now.
When describing keno to novices, some betting experts compare it to the lottery. This is at least in some measure apt, in that each game is essentially numerical. But to take that comparison too far might be to detract from the innumerable unique characteristics that make keno so compelling. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the ability to select the numbers for each and every card.
Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is accord an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to choose as numerous (or as few) numbers as he feels they need. And it doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your handpicked numbers with a ordinarypen like you used back in school.
Once you’ve picked your numbers, take the keno card back to the clerk at the keno booth. The clerk will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to misplace this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your face and would like to help out, without a winning slip on you, you will be given exactly $.00 for your winning card.
Now there you have strategy numero uno: always take care to keep your keno receipt. Let us move to something a tiny bit more advanced, shall we?
Once you’ve marked your numbers, get yourself into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action unfold on a video monitor. That’s where the winning numbers appear for us. If you checked winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Be sure not to take too much time, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You want to get up to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, as a new keno game will almost certainly get going within five minutes.
Strategy #2: always be sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Since you do not trust yourself to make that 5 minute margin each time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty tickets. When the maximum amount of rounds (the same as the number of tickets) is played out, you should then get off your lazy bum and go redeem your winnings.
Yet another choice is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which commonly lets you make number picks for 30 rounds or more. Heck, you can take vacation to Italy and not have to worry about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!
So now you know a number of needed methods for winning keno. If you are a discerning user, they may seem very obvious. But it will not hurt to study up on the basic strategies, and if you are a beginner user, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno betting more entertaining.
