It might not generally be thought of as the most fun game in the realm of wagering, but keno has tons of dedicated admirers. And it should! It’s a constantly thrilling lotto-style game that’s simple to pickup, readily available in lots of assorted variations, and one that might pay out millions of dollars for gamblers who master its limitless subtle rules. But let’s begin with the basics here.
When defining keno to newcomers, some gaming connoisseurs compare it to lotto. This is at least to some extent apt, in that each game is fundamentally numerical. But to carry that comparison too far might be to underestimate the countless unique traits that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno players have the freedom to select the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the user is given an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as she desires. And it doesn’t take a keno superstar to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your picked numbers with a good oldball point pen like you had back in the day.
Once you’ve selected your numbers, take the card back to the person at the keno stand. The person will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to drop this (potentially) expensive bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and would like to help out, without a winning receipt with you, you will get exactly $.00 for your actions.
OK, so there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let’s go on to something a little more complex, what do you think?
Now that you’ve picked out your numbers, settle into a nice keno booth and watch the action take place on the big keno monitor. That’s where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you’ve got winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Be sure not to dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get up to the keno booth to collect your winnings, and a new drawing will likely start within a few minutes.
Strategy number 2: always be sure to get back to the keno stand on time!
Since you can’t trust yourself to meet that five-minute deadline each time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty cards. When the max amount of games (the same as the amount of tickets) is played out, you will then be able to get off your numb butt and go redeem your winnings.
Yet an additional choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which generally lets you make number choices for 30 keno games or more. Golly, you can take all the time in the world and not have to worry about getting back in time to redeem your numbers. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after purchase!
So now you know several required schemes for winning keno. If you are a discerning player, they may seem to be incredibly obvious. Still, it will never hurt to study up on the basics, and if you are a beginner keno player, every tiny bit of direction will help make your keno playing time more entertaining.
