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It will not usually be considered the funnest game in the field of betting, but keno has loads of fanatical followers. And it ought to! It’s a always exciting lottery-style game that’s simple to play, abundantly available in a number of different variations, and one that might pay out millions for people who master its uncounted subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basic facts for now.

When explaining keno to newbies, some gambling connoisseurs compare it to lotto. This is at least nearly correct, in that both games are basically numerical. However, to take that comparison too far will be to downplay the innumerable unique traits that make keno so fun. Not like bingo, keno players have the ability to select the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the player is given an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to choose as many (or as few) numbers as she feels they need. And it doesn’t take a super genius to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your selected numbers with a good old#2 pencil like you had back in the day.

Once you’ve selected your numbers, carry the keno card back to the clerk at the keno booth. The person will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Do not drop this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers you and wants help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will get precisely $.00 for your winning card.

So, there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let’s move on to something a little bit more useful, ok?

After you’ve selected your numbers, get yourself into a nice keno booth and see the action take place on the big keno monitor. That is where the winning numbers show up for all to see. If you picked winners, mark your card aptly. Sake care not to take too much time, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get back to the keno booth to collect your winnings, since a new drawing will surely start up within five minutes.

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

Assuming you do not trust yourself to beat that 5 minute deadline each time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty tickets. When the maximum amount of games (the same as the amount of tickets) is completed, you should then get off your lazy rump and go get your winnings.

Yet another alternative is recognized as a "stray and play" keno card, which generally allows you make number choices for 30 games or more. Gosh, you can take a world tour and not have to fret about getting back in time to collect your winnings. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!

So now you have learned a handful of necessary techniques for winning keno. If you are a knowledgeable player, they might seem very obvious. However, it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a beginner user, every little bit of advice will help make your keno betting more entertaining.