Keno is a game of pure chance and is very close to lottery games. The game was brought to the USA by Chinese immigrants in the 19th century. As with lotto games, it’s a very simple to enjoy, and it is appealing as big prizes are offered for very little wagers. Keno is enjoyed at taverns, clubs and rec center all over the world today. Unfortunately it shares another characteristic with lotto games – horrible odds.
Understandably, Keno hit upon its way into internet casinos as it was a simple game to develop, and internet casino operators wanted to capture the big brick and mortar Keno fan base online. What was even more in the favour of internet casinos was that many people were accustomed to wagering on Keno on electronic terminals, so the move online was a insignificant barrier than say with 21.
So here is how you enjoy Keno. You start off by appointing between four and 10 numbers from a total of eighty numbers. Each choice is describe as a "spot". In many online keno games, you can buy different cards for the same draw, and in many games you can even pre purchase for games in the future.
After you have submitted your selection, 20 balls with numbers will "drop" into a capsule from a barrel. If enough of your spots are selected, you win. It is that easy. You will obviously win more, if more of your spots come up, like with lottos.
Most keno online games allow you to purchase tickets between 5 cents and 5 dollars, and pay out in multiples of your card value. Jackpot fortunes of up to 50 000 dollars are not uncommon.
Easy? Yes. So there must be a problem? Absolutely. The house advantage with Keno is thirty percent or more, the WORST of any online casino game. The expectation of landing on a number is 0.25percent. Keno is by a wide shot the worst game you can possibly wager on. If you want a game of luck gamble on slots.