Keno Strategy

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It might not usually be considered the most lucrative game in the field of betting, but keno has millions and millions of steadfast fans. And so it should! It’s a always exciting lotto-esque game that’s a snap to play, readily available in tons of different formats, and one that might yield millions of dollars for people who master its countless subtle rules. But let’s start with the beginner’s rules for now.

When explaining keno to amateurs, some gambling experts compare it to lotto. This is at least in part apt, in that both games are essentially numerical. But to carry that comparison too far might be to minimize the innumerable unique characteristics that make keno so compelling. Not like bingo, keno players have the power to choose the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the player is granted an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to select as many (or as few) numbers as she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a super genius to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your desired numbers with a standardball point pen like you had back in school.

Once you have picked your numbers, take your keno card back to the clerk at the keno stand. The nice person will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Do not drop this (potentially) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your loud shirt and wants help out, without a winning slip in hand, you will get precisely $.00 for your actions.

And there you have strategy numero uno: always take care to keep your keno receipt. Let’s get on to something a little more complex, shall we?

After you’ve picked your numbers, get yourself into a comfy keno booth and observe the action take place on the big keno monitor. That’s where the winning numbers are displayed in lights. If you picked winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to move to slowly, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You need to get up to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, as a new drawing will surely begin within a few minutes.

Strategy #2: always go back to the keno stand on time!

Assuming you don’t trust yourself to make that 5 minute margin each time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 cards. When the maximum number of rounds (matching the amount of tickets) is finished, you can then get off your numb back side and go retrieve your winnings.

Yet an additional alternative is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which usually lets you make number choices for 30 keno rounds 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" slips are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!

So now you know a few necessary strategies for winning keno. If you are a skillful player, they may seem incredibly obvious. However, it doesn’t hurt to study up on the fundamentals, and if you are a newbie gambler, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno gambling more agreeable.