Keno Strategy

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It won’t often be seen as the sexiest game in the realm of betting, but keno has massive amounts of keen supporters. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a routinely thrilling lotto-like game that’s uncomplicated to master, abundantly available in several assorted variations, and one that may pay out mega-dollars for people who learn its countless subtle nuances. But let’s deal with the beginner’s rules for now.

When explaining keno to newcomers, some wagering pros compare it to the lottery. This is at least to some extent correct, in that each game is basically numerical. However, to take that comparison too far is likely to be to downplay the many unique traits that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the ability to pick the numbers for every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the player is given an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to select as numerous (or as few) numbers as she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a keno superstar 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 every day oldpen like you used when you were a kid.

Now that you’ve marked your numbers, carry the keno card back to the nice person at the keno booth. The clerk will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t misplace this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your loud shirt and would like to help out, without a winning receipt on you, you will collect exactly $.00 for your winning card.

And there you have strategy numero uno: always take care to keep your keno slip. Let us move to something a tiny bit more advanced, ok?

Once you’ve marked your numbers, get yourself into a nice keno booth and see the action take place on the big keno monitor. That is where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you marked winners, mark your card accordingly. Be sure not to dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You are required to get up to the keno stand to collect your winnings, and then a new round of keno will surely start up within five minutes.

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

Since you do not trust yourself to make that 5 minute deadline every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 slips. When the max amount of keno games (the same as the amount of tickets) is completed, you may then get off your lazy butt and go get your winnings.

Another opportunity is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which generally allows you make number selection for 30 keno games or more. Heck, you can take vacation to France and not have to fret about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!

And now you have learned a few required methods for winning keno. If you are a skillful player, they may seem quite obvious. But it doesn’t hurt to bone up on the fundamentals, and if you are a beginner keno player, every little bit of information will help make your keno wagering more enjoyable.