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It will not often be seen as the sexiest game in the arena of gambling, but keno has massive amounts of zealous players. And it ought to! It’s a constantly entertaining lotto-ish game that’s a snap to play, abundantly available in several different formats, and one that will yield millions of dollars for those who master its heaps of subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the basic facts for now.

When describing keno to novices, some gambling masters compare it to bingo. This is at least partly apt, in that each game is basically numerical. But to take that comparison too far can be to detract from the many unique traits that make keno so interesting. Not like bingo, keno players have the power to pick the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is furnished with an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as numerous (or as few) numbers as he desires. And it doesn’t take a genius to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your chosen numbers with a good oldmarker like you had when you were in grade 3.

Now that you’ve checked your numbers, take your card back to the clerk at the keno stand. The nice person will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your mug and would like to help out, without a winning slip with you, you will be given exactly $.00 for your winning card.

Now there you have strategy number one: always take care to keep your keno slip. Let’s move on to something a little more advanced, yes?

After you’ve picked your numbers, settle into a comfy keno booth and observe the action happen on the monitor. This is where the winning numbers appear in lights. If you’ve got winners, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to take your time, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You must get back to the keno stand to collect your winnings, since a new keno game will almost certainly start within a few minutes.

Strategy number 2: always make it back to the keno booth on time!

Since you can’t trust yourself to beat that five-minute margin each and every time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 cards. When the maximum amount of rounds (fitting the amount of tickets) is played, you may then get off your numb bum and go redeem your winnings.

Still another opportunity is recognized as a "stray and play" keno card, which normally lets you make number choices for 30 keno games or more. Heck, you can take vacation to Greece and not have to worry about getting back in time to retrieve your numbers. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after purchase!

So now you know a few required methods for winning keno. If you are an accomplished keno player, they might seem to be stupidly obvious. However, it will not hurt to bone up on the basic techniques, and if you are a novice keno player, every bit of advice will help make your keno playing time more fun.