Keno Strategy

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It may not generally be seen as the most fun game in the universe of wagering, but keno has millions of devoted fans. And it ought to! It’s a constantly exciting lotto-esque game that’s a breeze to play, abundantly available in a number of alternate formats, and one that may pay out millions of dollars for people who master its heaps of subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the beginner’s rules for now.

When explaining keno to beginners, some betting pros compare it to bingo. This is at least partially correct, in that both games are essentially numerical. But to carry that comparison too far is likely to be to detract from the good many unique characteristics that make keno so compelling. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the ability to pick the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is furnished with an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as numerous (or as few) numbers as he or she needs. And it doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your handpicked numbers with a good oldpen like you used when you were in grade 3.

Once you’ve checked your numbers, carry the game card back to the nice person at the keno booth. The clerk will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not drop this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your mug and wants help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will collect precisely $.00 for your time spent.

Ok, there you have strategy numero uno: always take care to keep your keno ticket. Let’s move on to something a little bit more useful, ok?

Once you’ve checked off your numbers, settle into a comfy keno booth and see the action take place on the screen. That is where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you have winning numbers, mark your card aptly. Be sure not to dilly dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You want to get up to the keno booth to collect your winnings, and then a new keno game will probably start up within five minutes.

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

Since you do not trust yourself to make that 5 minute deadline each and every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty cards. When the max number of keno games (fitting the number of tickets) is played out, you will then be able to get off your numb bum and go collect your winnings.

Still another opportunity is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which generally allows you make number selection for thirty keno games or more. Hell, you can take all the time in the world 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 purchase!

So now you have learned a handful of necessary strategies for winning keno. If you are an advanced player, they may seem stupidly obvious. Still, it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the fundamentals, and if you are a novice gambler, every bit of direction will help make your keno betting more entertaining.