Keno Strategy

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It might not ordinarily be thought of as the most lucrative game in the universe of gambling, but keno has massive amounts of keen fans. And it should! It’s a consistently thrilling lottery-type game that’s a breeze to pickup, abundantly available in several different formats, and one that will yield millions for players who master its numerous subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the beginner’s rules here.

When explaining keno to beginners, some betting connoisseurs compare it to lotto. This is at least partially apt, in that each game is essentially numerical. But to carry that comparison too far might be to underestimate the endless unique aspect that make keno so interesting. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the freedom to select the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the player is accord an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to pick as numerous (or as few) numbers as he or she desires. And it doesn’t take a super genius to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your desired numbers with a normalmarker like you used back in the day.

Once you’ve selected your numbers, carry your game card back to the nice person at the keno booth. The nice person will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to drop this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your loud shirt and wants help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will win precisely $.00 for your time spent.

Ok, there you have strategy number one: always take care to keep your keno ticket. Let’s advance to something a little bit more complicated, ok?

Now that you’ve selected your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action happen on the big keno monitor. That is where the winning numbers show up for all to see. If you selected winners, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to drag your feet, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You need to get up to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, since a new round of keno will surely get going within not too many minutes.

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

Assuming you don’t trust yourself to beat that 5 minute margin every time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty cards. When the max amount of games (fitting the amount of tickets) is played, you may then get off your numb bum and go redeem your winnings.

Still another opportunity is recognized as a "stray and play" keno slip, which usually allows you make number selection for thirty keno games or more. Gosh, you can take all the time in the world and not have to worry about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!

So now you know a couple of essential methods for winning keno. If you are a good gambler, they may appear to be stupidly obvious. But it will never hurt to study up on the fundamentals, and if you are a beginner keno player, every tiny bit of information will help make your keno playing more exciting.