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It might not usually be seen as the sexiest game in the universe of gaming, but keno has huge amounts of keen enthusiasts. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a routinely entertaining lotto-like game that’s simple to play, readily available in many alternate variations, and one that might yield millions of dollars for gamblers who learn its countless subtle rules. But let’s start with the beginner’s rules here.

When defining keno to beginners, some wagering pros compare it to the lottery. This is at least partially correct, in that both games are fundamentally numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far can be to belittle the countless unique characteristics that make keno so interesting. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the ability to select the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the player is granted an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to pick as numerous (or as few) numbers as he needs. And it doesn’t take a super genius to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your handpicked numbers with a ordinaryball point pen like you had when you were a kid.

Once you’ve checked your numbers, take your game card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The girl will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your mug and would like to help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will collect precisely $.00 for your winning card.

And there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno ticket. Let’s get on to something a bit more complex, yes?

Now that you’ve selected your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and see the action take place on the monitor. That’s where the winning numbers appear for all to see. If you selected winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Be sure not to move to slowly, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get up to the keno stand to get your winnings, as a new drawing will almost certainly start up within a few minutes.

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

Since you can’t trust yourself to meet that five-minute deadline each and every time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 slips. When the maximum number of rounds (matching the amount of tickets) is finished, you may then get off your numb back side and go collect your winnings.

Another alternative is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which generally lets you make number selection for thirty keno rounds or more. Hell, you can take a Swedish massage and not have to worry about getting back in time to retrieve your numbers. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!

And now you know a couple of essential methods for winning keno. If you are a knowledgeable player, they may appear to be stupidly obvious. Still, it will never hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a novice user, every little bit of information will help make your keno betting more enjoyable.