Keno Tricks

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It might not often be considered the best game in the realm of betting, but keno has loads of keen enthusiasts. As well it should! It’s a routinely entertaining lottery-style game that’s uncomplicated to play, readily available in lots of assorted styles, and one that might pay out millions of dollars for those who learn its limitless subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the beginner’s rules for now.

When describing keno to amateurs, some gaming experts compare it to bingo. This is at least in some ways correct, in that both games are fundamentally numerical. But to carry that comparison too far can be to devalue the great many unique characteristics that make keno so exciting. Unlike bingo, keno players have the freedom to select the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the user is given an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to pick as numerous (or as few) numbers as she feels they need. And it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your handpicked numbers with a good oldpen like you had when you were in school.

Now that you’ve marked your numbers, carry your game card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The nice person will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to drop this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your mug and would like to help out, without a winning ticket in hand, you will collect precisely $.00 for your efforts.

OK, so there you have strategy numero uno: always be sure to keep your keno ticket. Let us advance to something a little bit more complicated, yes?

Now that you’ve picked your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and see the action take place on the big keno monitor. That’s where the winning numbers are shown in lights. If you picked winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Be sure not to take too much time, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You want to get back to the keno booth to collect your winnings, and a new round of keno will probably start up within not too many 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 five-minute deadline each and every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 tickets. When the maximum number of games (matching the number of tickets) is finished, you should then get off your lazy rump and go redeem your winnings.

Another opportunity is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which normally allows you make number picks for thirty keno rounds or more. Golly, you can take vacation to Italy and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to redeem your numbers. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!

So now you have learned a few essential strategies for winning keno. If you are an advanced user, they might appear to be very obvious. However, it won’t hurt to bone up on the fundamentals, and if you are a novice gambler, every bit of information will help make your keno playing more exciting.