Keno Strategy

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It will not generally be seen as the sexiest game in the field of gambling, but keno has millions of keen players. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a constantly entertaining lotto-type game that’s a snap to learn, abundantly available in loads of different styles, and one that will yield millions for people who master its many subtle rules. But let’s begin with the basic facts here.

When explaining keno to amateurs, some gaming connoisseurs compare it to lotto. This is at least to a certain degree apt, in that both games are generally numerical. However, to take that comparison too far can be to undervalue the many unique aspect that make keno so exciting. Unlike bingo, keno players have the ability to select the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the user is furnished with an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as many (or as few) numbers as she feels they need. And it doesn’t take a genius to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your picked numbers with a every day oldmarker like you used when you were in school.

Once you have picked your numbers, carry your keno card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The nice person will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your mug and wants help out, without a winning slip on you, you will get exactly $.00 for your time spent.

And there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno slip. Let us get on to something a little more complicated, yes?

Once you’ve picked your numbers, get into a nice keno booth and watch the action take place on the screen. This is where the winning numbers are shown for us. If you picked winners, mark your card accordingly. Make sure 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 collect your winnings, as a new keno game will surely start up within 5 minutes.

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

Assuming 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 very same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from two to twenty cards. When the max number of games (the same as the number of tickets) is played out, you are then able to get off your lazy rump and go retrieve your winnings.

Another option is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which normally lets you make number picks for 30 keno rounds or more. Hell, you can take all the time in the world and not have to fret about getting back in time to redeem your numbers. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after purchase!

And now you know a couple of needed techniques for winning keno. If you are an adept gambler, they may seem to be very obvious. However, it does not hurt to bone up on the basics, and if you are a beginner keno player, every little bit of advice will help make your keno playing more fun.