Keno Strategy

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It might not generally be considered the funnest game in the field of betting, but keno has tons of passionate supporters. And it ought to! It’s a constantly entertaining lotto-esque game that’s a snap to learn, abundantly available in many alternate variations, and one that will return mega-dollars for players who master its many subtle nuances. But let’s deal with the beginner’s rules for now.

When describing keno to amateurs, some gaming experts compare it to lotto. This is at least nearly correct, in that both games are fundamentally numerical. However, to take that comparison too far can be to misunderstand the good many unique traits that make keno so interesting. Unlike bingo, keno users have the freedom to choose the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the user is granted an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as many (or as few) numbers as he needs. And it doesn’t take a genius 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 normalpen like you used back in school.

Once you have picked your numbers, take your card back to the person at the keno stand. The person will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not lose this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your face and wants help out, without a winning ticket in hand, you will get exactly $.00 for your efforts.

So, there you have strategy numero uno: always be sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s move to something a tiny bit more complicated, yes?

Now that you’ve checked off your numbers, get yourself into a comfortable keno booth and see the action take place on the screen. This is where the winning numbers are displayed in lights. If you have winners, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You are required to get back to the keno stand to collect your winnings, and then a new keno game will likely start within a few minutes.

Strategy #2: always get back to the keno stand on time!

Since you can’t trust yourself to make that five-minute deadline each and every time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 tickets. When the max amount of games (fitting the amount of tickets) is played out, you should then get off your lazy rump and go retrieve your winnings.

Another alternative is referred to as a "stray and play" keno card, which generally allows you make number selection for thirty rounds or more. Hell, you can take vacation to Italy and not have to fret about getting back in time to collect your winnings. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!

So now you have learned a few essential methods for winning keno. If you are an adept user, they might seem to be incredibly obvious. However, it does not hurt to study up on the fundamentals, and if you are a new gambler, every tiny bit of direction will help make your keno betting more exciting.