It won’t commonly be deemed the sexiest game in the universe of gaming, but keno has massive amounts of dedicated fans. And it ought to! It’s a consistently exciting lotto-like game that’s easy to learn, abundantly available in many alternate formats, and one that might return millions for players who learn its endless subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the beginner’s rules for now.
When explaining keno to amateurs, some betting pros compare it to lotto. This is at least to some extent correct, in that each game is essentially numerical. But to carry that comparison too far might be to belittle the good many unique traits that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno users have the freedom to select the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the player is given an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as he wants. And it doesn’t take a keno superstar to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your desired numbers with a every day oldball point pen like you used when you were a kid.
After you have checked your numbers, take the card back to the person at the keno booth. The girl will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not misplace this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your pretty face and would like to help out, without a winning slip with you, you will get precisely $.00 for your winning card.
And there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s move to something a tiny bit more complicated, shall we?
After you’ve picked out your numbers, settle into a comfy keno booth and observe the action happen on the video monitor. That is where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you checked winners, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to dally, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You want to get back to the keno booth to get your winnings, as a new round of keno will most likely start within a few minutes.
Strategy number two: always go back to the keno stand on time!
Assuming you don’t trust yourself to meet that 5 minute margin every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 tickets. When the maximum number of games (the same as the amount of tickets) is played out, you will then be able to get off your lazy bum and go get your winnings.
Another option is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which usually allows you make number picks for thirty keno games or more. Hell, you can take vacation to Italy and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!
So now you have learned a handful of essential techniques for winning keno. If you are a knowledgeable gambler, they may seem stupidly obvious. But it does not hurt to bone up on the fundamentals, and if you are a beginner gambler, every bit of information will help make your keno playing time more entertaining.
