It won’t often be deemed the sexiest game in the realm of gambling, but keno has millions and millions of dedicated followers. As well it should! It’s a consistently thrilling lotto-style game that’s a snap to play, readily available in many alternate variations, and one that might yield mega-dollars for people who learn its limitless subtle nuances. But let’s deal with the basics for now.
When explaining keno to novices, some betting experts compare it to the lottery. This is at least nearly correct, in that both games are basically numerical. But to take that comparison too far will be to belittle the innumerable unique characteristics that make keno so interesting. Unlike bingo, keno players have the power to choose the numbers for each card.
Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the player is given 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 come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your picked numbers with a standardmarker like you had when you were in school.
After you’ve checked your numbers, carry the keno card back to the person at the keno stand. The girl will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to drop this (potentially) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and wants help out, without a winning receipt with you, you will win precisely $.00 for your efforts.
Now there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno slip. Let us get on to something a little bit more useful, yes?
After you’ve marked your numbers, settle into a nice keno booth and see the action unfold on a video monitor. That is where the winning numbers show up for us. If you have winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to drag your feet, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You must get back to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, as a new keno game will almost certainly start up within not too many minutes.
Strategy number 2: always get back to the keno booth on time!
Since you do not trust yourself to make that five-minute margin each time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 slips. When the maximum amount of games (fitting the amount of tickets) is played, you can then get off your lazy bum and go get your winnings.
Yet an additional choice is recognized as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which commonly allows you make number choices for 30 keno rounds or more. Hell, you can take a world tour and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to get your winnings. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!
So now you know a few required schemes for winning keno. If you are a discerning user, they may appear to be quite obvious. Still, it won’t hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a newbie keno player, every little bit of advice will help make your keno playing time more enjoyable.
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