Keno Tricks

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It might not often be considered the sexiest game in the universe of betting, but keno has millions and millions of keen followers. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a consistently entertaining lottery-style game that’s simple to pickup, abundantly available in tons of different variations, and one that may yield millions of dollars for players who master its numerous subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the basic facts for now.

When explaining keno to novices, some gambling pros compare it to lotto. This is at least to a certain degree correct, in that both games are fundamentally numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far would be to underestimate the innumerable unique aspect that make keno so interesting. Unlike bingo, keno users have the ability to choose the numbers for every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the player is given an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to choose as numerous (or as few) numbers as he or she desires. And it doesn’t take a super genius to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your picked numbers with a normal#2 pencil like you used when you were in grade 3.

After you have marked your numbers, take the keno card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The person will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to misplace this (potentially) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers you and wants help out, without a winning receipt on you, you will get precisely $.00 for your time spent.

Ok, there you have strategy numero uno: always be sure to keep your keno ticket. Let’s move on to something a bit more useful, yes?

Once you’ve selected your numbers, get yourself into a nice keno booth and observe the action unfold on the video monitor. That is where the winning numbers are shown for all to see. If you checked winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to take too much time, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You must get back to the keno stand to collect your winnings, and a new round of keno will almost certainly begin within five minutes.

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

Since you do not trust yourself to make that 5 minute deadline every time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 tickets. When the max number of keno games (the same as the number of tickets) is played out, you can then get off your numb rump and go retrieve your winnings.

Yet an additional option is recognized as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which normally lets you make number picks for thirty keno rounds or more. Golly, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to worry about getting back in time to get your numbers. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!

And now you have learned a handful of indispensable techniques for winning keno. If you are an accomplished player, they might appear to be quite obvious. But it does not hurt to study up on the fundamentals, and if you are a new user, every bit of information will help make your keno games more enjoyable.