Keno Strategy

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It may not generally be looked at as the most fun game in the field of gaming, but keno has millions of zealous players. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a constantly entertaining lotto-ish game that’s easy to learn, readily available in loads of alternate styles, and one that can yield mega-dollars for players who learn its endless subtle nuances. But let’s start with the basics here.

When explaining keno to newcomers, some wagering masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least to a certain degree correct, in that both games are fundamentally numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far would be to belittle the countless unique traits that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno users have the power to pick the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is granted an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to determine as numerous (or as few) numbers as he needs. And it doesn’t take a genius to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your selected numbers with a standardmarker like you had back in school.

Once you’ve checked your numbers, carry your 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) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your pretty face and would like to help out, without a winning ticket with you, you will collect precisely $.00 for your efforts.

Ok, there you have strategy #1: always take care to keep your keno ticket. Let’s move to something a tiny bit more complicated, shall we?

Now that you’ve checked off your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action happen on the big keno monitor. That is where the winning numbers appear for us. If you picked winning numbers, mark your card aptly. Make sure not to take your time, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You must get back to the keno stand to collect your winnings, since a new keno game will almost certainly start up within five minutes.

Strategy #2: always make sure to get back to the keno stand on time!

Assuming you can’t trust yourself to beat that 5 minute margin every time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 slips. When the maximum number of rounds (matching the number of tickets) is played out, you should then get off your numb butt and go retrieve your winnings.

Yet an additional choice is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which usually lets you make number choices for 30 keno games or more. Gosh, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to worry about getting back in time to collect your winnings. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after you by it!

And now you know several essential strategies for winning keno. If you are a skillful gambler, they might seem very obvious. Still, it does not hurt to bone up on the basics, and if you are a novice player, every tiny bit of direction will help make your keno wagering more captivating.