Keno Strategy

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It might not generally be considered the funnest game in the arena of gaming, but keno has huge amounts of steadfast enthusiasts. And why not? It’s a consistently entertaining lottery-ish game that’s uncomplicated to play, abundantly available in several alternate styles, and one that can pay out millions of dollars for people who learn its innumerable subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basics here.

When explaining keno to novices, some gambling pros compare it to the lottery. This is at least in some measure correct, in that both games are essentially numerical. But to take that comparison too far will be to detract from the endless unique traits that make keno so entertaining. Unlike bingo, keno players have the ability to select the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is accord an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to determine as many (or as few) numbers as he desires. And it doesn’t take a genius to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your desired numbers with a normal#2 pencil like you had back in the day.

After you have picked your numbers, carry the game card back to the person at the keno booth. The nice person will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your mug and wants help out, without a winning ticket with you, you will be given precisely $.00 for your winning card.

OK, so there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us get on to something a tiny bit more complex, shall we?

Now that you’ve marked your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and watch the action happen on the screen. That is where the winning numbers are displayed in lights. If you checked winners, mark your card accordingly. Be sure not to take too much time, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You really want to get up to the keno stand to get your winnings, and then a new drawing will almost certainly start within 5 minutes.

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

Assuming you can not trust yourself to make that five-minute margin every time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty slips. When the maximum number of keno games (the same as the number of tickets) is played, you can then get off your numb butt and go redeem your winnings.

Another option is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which commonly allows you make number picks for thirty games or more. Gosh, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to retrieve your winnings. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after you by it!

And now you have learned a couple of indispensable schemes for winning keno. If you are a knowledgeable gambler, they might seem to be very obvious. But it doesn’t hurt to study up on the basic tactics, and if you are a beginner keno player, every tiny bit of direction will help make your keno wagering more enjoyable.