Keno Tricks

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It may not ordinarily be seen as the funnest game in the world of gambling, but keno has tons of keen fans. And it should! It’s a always thrilling lottery-style game that’s a snap to play, readily available in lots of different formats, and one that may yield mega-dollars for gamblers who learn its uncounted subtle nuances. But let’s deal with the basic facts for now.

When explaining keno to amateurs, some gambling masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least to a certain extent apt, in that both games are basically numerical. But to take that comparison too far will be to underrate the good many unique aspect that make keno so exciting. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the ability to select the numbers for every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the user is furnished with an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as he needs. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your picked numbers with a normalball point pen like you had back in the day.

Now that you’ve checked your numbers, take your keno 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 lose this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your mug and would like to help out, without a winning ticket on you, you will win precisely $.00 for your efforts.

And there you have strategy numero uno: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let’s move on to something a little more advanced, what do you think?

After you’ve picked out your numbers, get yourself into a nice keno booth and watch the action happen on a monitor. That’s where the winning numbers are shown in lights. If you have winners, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to take your time, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You are required to get up to the keno stand to collect your winnings, since a new drawing will likely start within a few minutes.

Strategy #2: always go back to the keno booth on time!

Assuming you don’t trust yourself to beat that 5 minute margin every time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty tickets. When the maximum number of rounds (the same as the number of tickets) is played, you may then get off your numb bum and go redeem your winnings.

Another alternative is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which usually lets you make number picks for 30 keno rounds or more. Heck, 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 you by it!

So now you know several necessary techniques for winning keno. If you are an advanced player, they might seem to be stupidly obvious. However, it doesn’t hurt to bone up on the fundamentals, and if you are a beginner keno player, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno playing more enjoyable.