Keno Strategy

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It may not generally be looked at as the funnest game in the world of gambling, but keno has massive amounts of devoted admirers. And so it should! It’s a routinely thrilling lottery-like game that’s a breeze to master, readily available in a number of alternate variations, and one that might yield millions of dollars for those who master its many subtle nuances. But let’s begin with the basics here.

When explaining keno to amateurs, some gambling experts compare it to bingo. This is at least to a certain degree correct, in that both games are generally numerical. But to carry that comparison too far might be to detract from the great many unique traits that make keno so exciting. Unlike bingo, keno players have the ability to pick the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is accord an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as he or she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your picked numbers with a normal#2 pencil like you had back in school.

Once you have marked your numbers, take the card back to the girl at the keno booth. The nice person will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not misplace this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your face and wants help out, without a winning slip on you, you will collect exactly $.00 for your time spent.

OK, so there you have strategy numero uno: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let us move to something a little more useful, ok?

After you’ve picked your numbers, get into a nice keno booth and see the action happen on the screen. That is where the winning numbers appear for us. If you have winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to dilly dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get back to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, as a new round of keno will likely start within five minutes.

Strategy number two: always go back to the keno booth on time!

Since you can not trust yourself to make that 5 minute margin every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from two to 20 tickets. When the max amount of games (the same as the amount of tickets) is played out, you may then get off your numb bum and go get your winnings.

Yet another option is referred to as a "stray and play" keno slip, which usually allows you make number choices for 30 keno games or more. Golly, you can take vacation to Greece and not have to fret about getting back in time to get your winnings. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!

So now you know a couple essential schemes for winning keno. If you are a good gambler, they may seem quite obvious. However, it will not hurt to study up on the fundamentals, and if you are a novice player, every bit of information will help make your keno experience more agreeable.