It might not ordinarily be thought of as the funnest game in the universe of gaming, but keno has huge amounts of dedicated enthusiasts. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a consistently exciting lottery-like game that’s simple to play, abundantly available in many assorted styles, and one that might yield mega-dollars for gamblers who learn its limitless subtle nuances. But let’s start with the basic facts for now.
When explaining keno to newcomers, some gambling masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least to some extent correct, in that both games are essentially numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far might be to devalue the many unique traits that make keno so compelling. Not like bingo, keno users have the power to pick the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is accord an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to pick as numerous (or as few) numbers as she wants. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your selected numbers with a ordinary#2 pencil like you used back in the day.
Now that you have marked your numbers, carry your card back to the person at the keno booth. The keno pit manager will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not drop this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your mug and wants help out, without a winning slip in hand, you will collect precisely $.00 for your winning card.
Ok, there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s go on to something a little more complicated, shall we?
Now that you’ve picked out your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and watch the action take place on the screen. That’s where the winning numbers show up in lights. If you picked winners, mark your card appropriately. Make sure not to take your time, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You need to get up to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, and then a new keno game will probably start up within a few minutes.
Strategy number two: always make sure to get back to the keno stand on time!
Since you don’t trust yourself to make that 5 minute margin each time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from two to twenty tickets. When the max number of keno games (matching the number of tickets) is played out, you may then get off your numb butt and go get your winnings.
Yet an additional choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which usually allows you make number selection for thirty games or more. Golly, you can take vacation to France and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to redeem your numbers. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!
So now you have learned a couple needed methods for winning keno. If you are a discerning player, they might appear to be quite obvious. However, it does not hurt to brush up on the fundamentals, and if you are a beginner keno player, every tiny bit of information will help make your keno experience more exciting.
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