Keno Strategy

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It won’t commonly be thought of as the sexiest game in the field of gambling, but keno has loads of zealous enthusiasts. And it should! It’s a consistently entertaining lotto-style game that’s simple to learn, abundantly available in loads of different variations, and one that will pay out mega-dollars for those who learn its many subtle rules. But let’s start with the basic facts here.

When defining keno to amateurs, some betting connoisseurs compare it to the lottery. This is at least to a certain degree correct, in that both games are essentially numerical. But to carry that comparison too far can be to miscalculate the great many unique characteristics that make keno so entertaining. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the power to choose the numbers for every card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the player is furnished with an additional 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 keno superstar to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your handpicked numbers with a standardmarker like you used when you were in grade 3.

Once you’ve checked your numbers, carry your game card back to the nice person at the keno stand. The keno pit manager will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to lose this (potentially) expensive bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers you and wants help out, without a winning ticket in hand, you will get exactly $.00 for your time spent.

So, there you have strategy numero uno: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us move on to something a bit more complicated, shall we?

After you’ve picked your numbers, settle into a comfy keno booth and watch the action happen on the keno monitor. That is where the winning numbers show up in lights. If you’ve got winners, mark your card aptly. Be sure not to dilly dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get back to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, as a new round of keno will likely start within a few minutes.

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

Since you do not trust yourself to beat that 5 minute deadline each and every time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from two to twenty cards. When the max amount of games (matching the amount of tickets) is played, you will then be able to get off your lazy butt and go get your winnings.

Yet an additional choice is recognized as a "stray and play" keno slip, which commonly allows you make number selection for thirty games or more. Heck, you can take a Swedish massage and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to get your numbers. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after purchase!

So now you have learned several essential techniques for winning keno. If you are a good user, they might appear to be quite obvious. But it does not hurt to brush up on the fundamentals, and if you are a new player, every tiny bit of information will help make your keno betting more entertaining.