Keno Strategy

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It might not generally be thought of as the sexiest game in the world of gaming, but keno has huge amounts of devoted supporters. As well it should! It’s a consistently thrilling lotto-esque game that’s uncomplicated to learn, readily available in many different variations, and one that may yield mega-dollars for gamblers who learn its innumerable subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basics for now.

When explaining keno to amateurs, some betting pros compare it to the lottery. This is at least in some measure correct, in that both games are generally numerical. However, to take that comparison too far is likely to be to misunderstand the countless unique characteristics that make keno so compelling. Not like bingo, keno users have the freedom to choose the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is given an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to select as numerous (or as few) numbers as he or she wants. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your desired numbers with a standardmarker like you had when you were in third grade.

After you have checked your numbers, carry the game card back to the nice person at the keno booth. The nice person will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not lose this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your face and wants help out, without a winning receipt on you, you will be given precisely $.00 for your actions.

Now there you have strategy number one: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us advance to something a little more useful, shall we?

Now that you’ve selected your numbers, get yourself into a comfy keno booth and watch the action take place on the screen. This is where the winning numbers appear for all to see. If you’ve got winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Be sure not to take your time, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get up to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, since a new keno game will almost certainly start up within a few minutes.

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

Since you can’t trust yourself to make that 5 minute margin every time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from two to twenty cards. When the maximum number of keno games (the same as the amount of tickets) is completed, you can then get off your numb rump and go retrieve your winnings.

Another option is recognized as a "stray and play" keno card, which normally lets you make number choices for thirty rounds or more. Gosh, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to worry about getting back in time to retrieve your numbers. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!

And now you have learned a couple of needed methods for winning keno. If you are an accomplished player, they might seem quite obvious. Still, it will not hurt to brush up on the basic strategies, and if you are a new user, every bit of advice will help make your keno experience more entertaining.