It may not often be seen as the sexiest game in the universe of wagering, but keno has tons of zealous followers. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a constantly entertaining lottery-type game that’s easy to play, readily available in a number of assorted formats, and one that will return millions for players who learn its uncounted subtle nuances. But let’s deal with the beginner’s rules here.
When explaining keno to beginners, some betting connoisseurs compare it to lotto. This is at least to a certain degree apt, in that both games are generally numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far is likely to be to miscalculate the many unique traits that make keno so compelling. Not like bingo, keno players have the ability to pick the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the user is granted an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as he feels they need. And it doesn’t take a super genius to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your selected numbers with a normalball point pen like you had when you were in third grade.
Once you’ve marked your numbers, take the game card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The nice person will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t misplace this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers you and would like to help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will get exactly $.00 for your efforts.
And there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us get on to something a bit more advanced, what do you think?
Once you’ve picked your numbers, settle into a nice keno booth and see the action unfold on the screen. That’s where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you marked winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to dilly dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You must get back to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, since a new round of keno will surely start within a few minutes.
Strategy #2: always go back to the keno stand on time!
Assuming you don’t trust yourself to make that five-minute deadline every time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 tickets. When the max number of games (matching the number of tickets) is played, you should then get off your lazy rump and go get your winnings.
Still another opportunity is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which generally allows you make number selection for thirty games or more. Hell, you can take all the time in the world and not have to fret about getting back in time to get your winnings. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after purchase!
So now you know a handful of essential strategies for winning keno. If you are an adept keno player, they may seem very obvious. Still, it does not hurt to brush up on the basic methods, and if you are a new player, every little bit of information will help make your keno wagering more captivating.
