It may not often be deemed the funnest game in the field of gaming, but keno has loads of dedicated followers. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a consistently thrilling lotto-type game that’s simple to play, readily available in loads of different variations, and one that can return millions of dollars for those who learn its numerous subtle rules. But let’s start with the basic rules for now.
When explaining keno to amateurs, some gaming experts compare it to bingo. This is at least nearly correct, in that both games are essentially numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far is likely to be to miscalculate the countless unique characteristics that make keno so exciting. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the power to select the numbers for each and every card.
Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is furnished with an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to determine as many (or as few) numbers as she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your desired numbers with a ordinaryball point pen like you used when you were in third grade.
Once you have checked your numbers, take the card back to the clerk at the keno stand. The girl will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers you and wants help out, without a winning receipt with you, you will be given exactly $.00 for your efforts.
OK, so there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno ticket. Let us get on to something a little bit more complex, ok?
Once you’ve selected your numbers, settle into a nice keno booth and see the action unfold on a video monitor. That is where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you picked winners, mark your card appropriately. Be sure not to dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You want to get up to the keno stand to collect your winnings, as a new keno game will likely start within 5 minutes.
Strategy number two: always make sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you can not trust yourself to beat that five-minute deadline each time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty cards. When the maximum number of rounds (fitting the amount of tickets) is played, you should then get off your lazy back side and go retrieve your winnings.
Yet an additional option is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which generally lets you make number selection for 30 keno rounds or more. Gosh, you can take vacation to Italy and not have to worry about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!
So now you know a couple required methods for winning keno. If you are a knowledgeable user, they might seem to be very obvious. But it won’t hurt to bone up on the basics, and if you are a beginner player, every little bit of direction will help make your keno games more exciting.
