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It will not often be thought of as the most lucrative game in the field of betting, but keno has huge amounts of zealous players. And it ought to! It’s a routinely entertaining lottery-style game that’s a snap to pickup, abundantly available in a number of assorted styles, and one that may return millions of dollars for those who learn its countless subtle nuances. But let’s deal with the basics for now.

When defining keno to newcomers, some betting masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least in some measure apt, in that both games are generally numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far might be to detract from the good many unique aspect that make keno so exciting. Not like bingo, keno players have the power to choose the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is granted an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as many (or as few) numbers as she needs. And it doesn’t take a genius to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your picked numbers with a ordinary#2 pencil like you had when you were in third grade.

After you have selected your numbers, take the card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The girl will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Do not drop this (potentially) expensive bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and would like to help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will collect precisely $.00 for your time spent.

OK, so there you have strategy #1: always take care to keep your keno ticket. Let us go on to something a tiny bit more useful, what do you think?

After you’ve checked off your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and watch the action unfold on the video monitor. This is where the winning numbers appear in lights. If you picked winners, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to drag your feet, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get up to the keno booth to get your winnings, and a new keno game will likely start within not too many minutes.

Strategy number 2: always get back to the keno stand on time!

Since you don’t trust yourself to meet that 5 minute margin every time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from two to 20 slips. When the max amount of rounds (the same as the amount of tickets) is played out, you can then get off your numb rump and go redeem your winnings.

Another choice is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which generally lets you make number choices for thirty rounds or more. Gosh, you can take vacation to France and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to get your winnings. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!

So now you know several essential schemes for winning keno. If you are a knowledgeable player, they might appear to be stupidly obvious. But it won’t hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a novice user, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno playing time more agreeable.