Keno Strategy

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It may not often be seen as the sexiest game in the field of gaming, but keno has tons of fanatical fans. And it should! It’s a consistently exciting lotto-esque game that’s simple to play, abundantly available in tons of assorted styles, and one that may pay out millions of dollars for players who master its countless subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basic facts for now.

When explaining keno to novices, some gaming experts compare it to the lottery. This is at least in some ways apt, in that both games are generally numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far will be to downplay the good many unique characteristics that make keno so exciting. Unlike bingo, keno players have the freedom to choose the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the player is furnished with an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to choose as many (or as few) numbers as she wants. 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 each of your selected numbers with a ordinarypen like you had when you were in school.

Now that you’ve marked your numbers, carry the game card back to the nice person at the keno stand. The girl will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Do not drop this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your face and would like to help out, without a winning ticket with you, you will win precisely $.00 for your winning card.

And there you have strategy numero uno: always take care to keep your keno receipt. Let us advance to something a little more useful, yes?

After you’ve picked your numbers, get yourself into a comfortable keno booth and see the action happen on the monitor. That is where the winning numbers are shown for us. If you have winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You are required to get up to the keno booth to collect your winnings, since a new round of keno will most likely get going within a few minutes.

Strategy number two: always make it back to the keno stand on time!

Since you don’t trust yourself to meet that 5 minute deadline every time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty cards. When the maximum amount of rounds (the same as the amount of tickets) is played, you are then able to get off your lazy bum and go collect your winnings.

Yet another alternative is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which usually lets you make number choices for 30 rounds or more. Gosh, you can take a Swedish massage and not have to fret about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after purchase!

And now you have learned a couple essential strategies for winning keno. If you are an accomplished gambler, they may seem quite obvious. Still, it does not hurt to study up on the basics, and if you are a new keno player, every little bit of information will help make your keno gambling more fun.