Keno Strategy

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It will not ordinarily be considered the sexiest game in the realm of gambling, but keno has huge amounts of passionate followers. And it ought to! It’s a regularly entertaining lotto-esque game that’s a breeze to play, abundantly available in several different variations, and one that will pay out millions for players who learn its heaps of subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the basic rules for now.

When defining keno to novices, some betting masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least in some measure correct, in that each game is generally numerical. But to take that comparison too far would be to underrate the countless unique traits that make keno so fun. Not like bingo, keno users have the freedom to pick the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the gambler 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 come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your handpicked numbers with a normalball point pen like you used when you were in grade 3.

Now that you have checked your numbers, take the keno card back to the girl at the keno booth. The person will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your pretty face and wants help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will be given precisely $.00 for your efforts.

OK, so there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let’s get on to something a little more complex, shall we?

After you’ve marked your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action happen on the screen. That’s where the winning numbers appear for all to see. If you have winners, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to drag your feet, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get up to the keno stand to get your winnings, and a new round of keno will most likely start up within a few minutes.

Strategy number two: always make sure to get back to the keno stand on time!

Assuming you don’t trust yourself to meet that five-minute deadline each time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from two to twenty tickets. When the max amount of rounds (fitting the amount of tickets) is finished, you are then able to get off your lazy rump and go collect your winnings.

Yet an additional alternative is recognized as a "stray and play" keno card, which normally lets you make number selection for 30 games or more. Golly, you can take vacation to France and not have to worry about getting back in time to retrieve your numbers. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!

So now you have learned a number of necessary schemes for winning keno. If you are a discerning keno player, they may seem very obvious. Still, it does not hurt to study up on the basics, and if you are a beginner gambler, every little bit of information will help make your keno playing time more enjoyable.