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It may not generally be thought of as the best game in the arena of betting, but keno has massive amounts of steadfast fans. And it should! It’s a always thrilling lottery-style game that’s simple to learn, readily available in several different formats, and one that might pay out millions of dollars for players who learn its innumerable subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basics here.

When explaining keno to amateurs, some wagering pros compare it to bingo. This is at least partially correct, in that each game is essentially numerical. But to take that comparison too far is likely to be to minimize the endless unique characteristics that make keno so fun. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the ability to pick the numbers for every card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the user is granted an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as she needs. And it doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your picked numbers with a standardpen like you had when you were in third grade.

After you’ve picked your numbers, carry your card back to the person at the keno booth. The nice person will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) valuable piece 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 win exactly $.00 for your actions.

So, there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let’s get on to something a little bit more complex, what do you think?

After you’ve picked your numbers, get into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action unfold on the keno monitor. That is where the winning numbers are displayed in lights. If you picked winners, mark your card aptly. Be sure not to move to slowly, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You want to get up to the keno stand to get your winnings, as a new round of keno will surely start within a few minutes.

Strategy number two: always make sure to get back to the keno booth on time!

Assuming you don’t trust yourself to beat that 5 minute deadline every time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 slips. When the maximum amount of keno games (matching the number of tickets) is played, you will then be able to get off your numb bum and go redeem your winnings.

Yet an additional option is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which commonly allows you make number picks for thirty games or more. Gosh, you can take a world tour and not have to fret about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after you by it!

And now you know a number of indispensable strategies for winning keno. If you are an accomplished gambler, they might seem very obvious. But it doesn’t hurt to bone up on the basic techniques, and if you are a beginner gambler, every tiny bit of information will help make your keno playing time more enjoyable.