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It will not usually be looked at as the funnest game in the arena of gaming, but keno has tons of devout enthusiasts. And so it should! It’s a routinely exciting lotto-type game that’s uncomplicated to master, abundantly available in loads of assorted styles, and one that can pay out millions for people who master its countless subtle rules. But let’s begin with the basic rules here.

When describing keno to newcomers, some gambling masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least tolerably correct, in that both games are fundamentally numerical. However, to take that comparison too far can be to devalue the innumerable unique aspect that make keno so fun. Not like bingo, keno users have the power to pick the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is given an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to determine as numerous (or as few) numbers as she feels they need. And it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your picked numbers with a good old#2 pencil like you had back in school.

After you’ve picked your numbers, carry the card back to the nice person at the keno booth. The keno pit manager will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t misplace this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your face and wants help out, without a winning ticket in hand, you will collect exactly $.00 for your winning card.

And there you have strategy numero uno: always be sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s move to something a tiny bit more advanced, shall we?

Once you’ve checked off your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and see the action take place on a monitor. That is where the winning numbers show up for us. If you’ve got winning numbers, mark your card aptly. Be sure not to move to slowly, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You really want to get up to the keno booth to collect your winnings, since a new drawing will most likely begin within five minutes.

Strategy #2: always make sure to get back to the keno booth on time!

Since you can’t trust yourself to meet that 5 minute margin every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from two to twenty cards. When the maximum number of games (fitting the amount of tickets) is played out, you can then get off your numb bum and go get your winnings.

Another option is referred to as a "stray and play" keno card, which commonly allows you make number choices for 30 keno rounds or more. Heck, you can take a Swedish massage and not have to worry about getting back in time to retrieve your winnings. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after purchase!

So now you know several essential techniques for winning keno. If you are an advanced keno player, they may seem to be very obvious. But it won’t hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a novice user, every bit of advice will help make your keno playing time more entertaining.