Keno Strategy

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It won’t commonly be thought of as the sexiest game in the universe of wagering, but keno has tons of zealous followers. And so it should! It’s a routinely entertaining lottery-style game that’s a snap to pickup, abundantly available in lots of assorted variations, and one that will return millions of dollars for people who learn its many subtle nuances. But let’s deal with the basics for now.

When explaining keno to newcomers, some gambling connoisseurs compare it to lotto. This is at least to a certain extent apt, in that both games are essentially numerical. But to carry that comparison too far is likely to be to minimize the great many unique traits that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno users have the ability to choose the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the player is accord an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as many (or as few) numbers as he thinks is appropriate. 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 of your desired numbers with a standardpen like you had back in school.

Now that you have checked your numbers, carry your game card back to the person at the keno booth. The clerk will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not misplace this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your face and wants help out, without a winning receipt on you, you will win precisely $.00 for your efforts.

Ok, there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno ticket. Let us advance to something a bit more advanced, what do you think?

Now that you’ve picked your numbers, settle into a comfy keno booth and observe the action happen on the keno monitor. That is where the winning numbers are displayed in lights. If you checked winners, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to take too much time, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You need to get up to the keno stand to collect your winnings, and a new keno game will most likely begin within 5 minutes.

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

Assuming you don’t trust yourself to make that five-minute deadline every time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 slips. When the maximum amount of games (matching the amount of tickets) is played out, you may then get off your numb rump and go redeem your winnings.

Another choice is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which generally allows you make number choices for 30 keno games or more. Heck, you can take a world tour and not have to worry about getting back in time to retrieve your winnings. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after purchase!

So now you are aware of a number of necessary techniques for winning keno. If you are an advanced player, they might appear to be incredibly obvious. However, it will never hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a novice player, every bit of information will help make your keno betting more exciting.