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Keno is a game of pure luck and is very close to Lotto games. The game was brought over to the America by Chinese migrants in the 19th century. As with lotto games, it’s a very simple to enjoy, and it is appealing as substantial jackpots are offered for very small wagers. Keno is played at bars, clubs and community centers all over the world today. Unfortunately it shares another weakness with lotto games – horrendous odds.

Understandably, Keno found its way into internet casinos as it was a simple game to create, and casino software operators wanted to catch the huge brick and mortar Keno players online. What was even more in the favour of online casinos was that many people were used to wagering on Keno on video screens, so the move on to the internet was less of a hurdle than say with 21.

So here is how you play Keno. You start off by selecting between 4 and ten numbers from a total of 80 numbers. Each selection is describe as a "spot". In many online keno games, you can purchase multiple tickets for the same draw, and in many games you can even pre purchase for future games.

Once you have submitted your choices, 20 numbered balls will "enter" into a capsule from a barrel. If enough of your numbers are selected, you win. That simple. You will obviously win more, if more of your numbers surface, like with lotteries.

Most keno internet games allow you to buy tickets between 5c and five dollars, and pay out in multiples of your card value. Jackpot prizes of up to $50,000 are not uncommon.

Easy? Yes. So there should be a problem? Yes. The house advantage with Keno is 30% or greater, the WORST of any internet casino game. The expectation of landing on a number is 0.25percent. Keno is by a long margin the awful game you might possibly bet on. If you are seeking a game of randomness gamble on slots.