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It won’t often be looked at as the funnest game in the arena of betting, but keno has tons of steadfast supporters. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a routinely exciting lottery-like game that’s easy to master, abundantly available in lots of alternate styles, and one that will yield millions for gamblers who master its endless subtle intricacies. But let’s deal with the basics here.

When explaining keno to newcomers, some wagering experts compare it to the lottery. This is at least nearly correct, in that each game is essentially numerical. But to carry that comparison too far is likely to be to downplay the many unique traits that make keno so exciting. Unlike bingo, keno users have the ability to select the numbers for every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the user is accord an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as many (or as few) numbers as she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your picked numbers with a normalpen like you had when you were in third grade.

After you’ve marked your numbers, take the game card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The clerk will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Do not drop this (potentially) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your loud shirt and wants help out, without a winning slip on you, you will be given exactly $.00 for your time spent.

OK, so there you have strategy #1: always take care to keep your keno slip. Let’s go on to something a tiny bit more complicated, what do you think?

After you’ve picked your numbers, get yourself into a nice keno booth and observe the action take place on a big video monitor. This is where the winning numbers are shown in lights. If you selected winners, mark your card appropriately. Make sure not to dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You must get back to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, and then a new drawing will likely start within 5 minutes.

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

Assuming you can not trust yourself to beat that five-minute margin each and every time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from two to twenty cards. When the max amount of games (matching the number of tickets) is played out, you may then get off your lazy bum and go retrieve your winnings.

Another alternative is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which commonly allows you make number picks for thirty rounds or more. Heck, you can take vacation to Greece 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 you purchase it!

And now you have learned a few essential schemes for winning keno. If you are a discerning player, they might seem quite obvious. But it will never hurt to bone up on the fundamentals, and if you are a new user, every tiny bit of information will help make your keno gambling more exciting.