Keno Strategy

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It may not usually be considered the funnest game in the world of gambling, but keno has millions and millions of devout fans. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a always exciting lotto-ish game that’s easy to play, abundantly available in many assorted variations, and one that will yield millions of dollars for players who learn its endless subtle nuances. But let’s deal with the basic facts for now.

When defining keno to newcomers, some gambling masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least in some ways correct, in that each game is essentially numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far will be to underrate the many unique traits that make keno so compelling. Not like bingo, keno players have the freedom to choose the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the player is accord an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to determine as many (or as few) numbers as he needs. And it doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your handpicked numbers with a every day oldpen like you had back in the day.

Now that you have picked your numbers, carry your keno card back to the keno pit manager at the keno booth. The person will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and would like to help out, without a winning slip with you, you will be given exactly $.00 for your actions.

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

After you’ve marked your numbers, settle into a comfy keno booth and watch the action take place on the keno monitor. That is where the winning numbers appear for all to see. If you marked winners, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to move to slowly, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You want to get up to the keno stand to collect your winnings, since a new round of keno will certainly get going within five minutes.

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

Assuming you do not trust yourself to beat that 5 minute deadline each time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the very same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from two to 20 tickets. When the maximum number of keno games (the same as the amount of tickets) is played, you are then able to get off your numb rump and go collect your winnings.

Yet another choice is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which generally allows you make number picks for 30 keno rounds or more. Heck, 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" cards are good for up to a whole year after purchase!

And now you are aware of a couple required schemes for winning keno. If you are an experienced user, they might seem stupidly obvious. Still, it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the fundamentals, and if you are a novice keno player, every bit of advice will help make your keno gambling more entertaining.