13 Jun 08

[ English ]

Keno is a game of pure randomness and is very close to Lotto games. The game was brought over to the US of A by Chinese newcomers in the 19th century. As with lotto games, it’s a very simple to enjoy, and it is endearing as substantial jackpots are available for very tiny wagers. Keno is played at saloons, clubs and community centers all over the planet today. Unfortunately it shares another weakness with lotto games – terrible odds.

Sensibly, Keno happen upon its way into internet casinos as it was a simple game to develop, and online casino operators wanted to ensnare the big land based Keno players on the internet. What was even more in the favour of casinos on the internet was that many players were used to playing Keno on video terminals, so the move online was hardly a barrier than say with 21.

So here is how you play Keno. You start off by choosing between 4 and 10 numbers from a total of eighty numbers. Each choice is referred to as a "spot". In many online keno games, you can buy different cards for the same draw, and in many games you can even pre-order for upcoming games.

After you have submitted your selection, twenty numbered balls will "drop" into a capsule from a tube. If enough of your numbers are drawn, you win. That is all there is. You will obviously come away with more, if more of your spots are landed on, like with lotteries.

Most internet keno games allow you to buy tickets between five cents and five dollars, and pay out in multiples of your ticket value. Jackpot winnings of up to $50,000 are not uncommon.

Simple? Yes. So there must be a catch? Absolutely. The casino advantage with Keno is 30% or more, the WORST of any internet casino game. The odds of landing on a number is 0.25percent. Keno is by a wide shot the worst game you can possibly bet on. If you are seeking a game of randomness bet on slots.


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