Keno Strategy

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It may not commonly be looked at as the most fun game in the field of betting, but keno has huge amounts of steadfast enthusiasts. And why not? It’s a constantly exciting lotto-ish game that’s easy to pickup, abundantly available in several alternate styles, and one that will yield mega-dollars for gamblers who learn its uncounted subtle intricacies. But let’s deal with the basics for now.

When explaining keno to newbies, some wagering masters compare it to lotto. This is at least nearly correct, in that both games are fundamentally numerical. However, to take that comparison too far will be to underestimate the endless unique characteristics that make keno so fun. Not like bingo, keno users have the power to choose the numbers for every card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is granted an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to determine as many (or as few) numbers as he needs. And it doesn’t take a super genius to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your chosen numbers with a ordinaryball point pen like you used when you were in school.

Now that you have marked your numbers, take the game card back to the nice person at the keno booth. The clerk will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to drop this (potentially) expensive bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your loud shirt and would like to help out, without a winning slip in hand, you will win exactly $.00 for your time spent.

OK, so there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno ticket. Let’s go on to something a bit more useful, yes?

Now that you’ve selected your numbers, get into a comfortable keno booth and see the action unfold on a big video monitor. That is where the winning numbers show up for us. If you have winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Make sure not to move to slowly, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get up to the keno stand to get your winnings, since a new drawing will surely begin within 5 minutes.

Strategy #2: always go back to the keno stand on time!

Assuming you do not trust yourself to make that five-minute margin each and every time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty cards. When the maximum number of rounds (the same as the number of tickets) is played, you may then get off your numb rump and go redeem your winnings.

Still another option is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which usually lets you make number choices for 30 keno games or more. Heck, you can take a world tour and not have to worry about getting back in time to get your winnings. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!

And now you have learned a couple of essential schemes for winning keno. If you are a good user, they might appear to be stupidly obvious. But it doesn’t hurt to study up on the basics, and if you are a new player, every little bit of direction will help make your keno wagering more exciting.