Keno Strategy

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It might not generally be deemed the most fun game in the field of wagering, but keno has millions of devout followers. And it ought to! It’s a constantly entertaining lotto-esque game that’s a breeze to master, abundantly available in lots of different formats, and one that might return mega-dollars for those who learn its heaps of subtle rules. But let’s start with the basics for now.

When explaining keno to amateurs, some gambling connoisseurs compare it to the lottery. This is at least partly correct, in that each game is generally numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far might be to underestimate the countless unique traits that make keno so fun. Not like bingo, keno users have the power to select the numbers for every card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the player is granted an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as many (or as few) numbers as he or she wants. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your handpicked numbers with a every day old#2 pencil like you had when you were in third grade.

After you have checked your numbers, take your keno card back to the person at the keno booth. The keno pit manager will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not misplace this (potentially) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and would like to help out, without a winning slip in hand, you will get precisely $.00 for your time spent.

OK, so there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno ticket. Let’s move on to something a little more advanced, ok?

Now that you’ve picked out your numbers, get yourself into a nice keno booth and observe the action unfold on the screen. That’s where the winning numbers show up for all to see. If you selected winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Be sure not to dilly dally, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You must get back to the keno stand to collect your winnings, as a new keno game will most likely start within a few minutes.

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

Since you can not trust yourself to make that five-minute margin each and every time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from two to twenty cards. When the max amount of games (matching the number of tickets) is played, you are then able to get off your lazy rump and go get your winnings.

Another alternative is recognized as a "stray and play" keno slip, which usually lets you make number choices for 30 keno rounds or more. Gosh, you can take all the time in the world and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to collect your winnings. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!

So now you know a couple indispensable schemes for winning keno. If you are a skillful player, they may appear to be incredibly obvious. But it will never hurt to bone up on the basics, and if you are a novice gambler, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno wagering more exciting.