Keno Strategy

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It might not often be thought of as the most fun game in the world of gambling, but keno has millions and millions of fanatical fans. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a routinely exciting lottery-like game that’s a snap to learn, abundantly available in loads of assorted formats, and one that will return millions of dollars for those who master its limitless subtle nuances. But let’s deal with the basic facts for now.

When describing keno to newbies, some gaming pros compare it to lotto. This is at least in some measure correct, in that both games are generally numerical. However, to take that comparison too far can be to belittle the innumerable unique characteristics that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the power to choose the numbers for every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the player is accord an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to select as many (or as few) numbers as he or she feels they need. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your selected numbers with a every day oldball point pen like you had back in school.

Once you’ve selected your numbers, carry your card back to the clerk at the keno stand. The person will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not misplace this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and would like to help out, without a winning slip with you, you will win exactly $.00 for your winning card.

OK, so there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let us move to something a little more advanced, yes?

Once you’ve picked out your numbers, get yourself into a comfy keno booth and observe the action unfold on the big keno monitor. That’s where the winning numbers appear for us. If you have winners, mark your card aptly. Sake care not to take your time, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You want to get back to the keno stand to get your winnings, and a new drawing will almost certainly begin within five minutes.

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

Since you don’t trust yourself to make that 5 minute margin every time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from two to twenty cards. When the maximum amount of keno games (fitting the amount of tickets) is played out, you can then get off your lazy butt and go collect your winnings.

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

And now you know several indispensable schemes for winning keno. If you are an advanced player, they might seem stupidly obvious. However, it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the fundamentals, and if you are a beginner gambler, every bit of advice will help make your keno gambling more captivating.