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It may not ordinarily be thought of as the funnest game in the realm of wagering, but keno has millions of keen fans. As well it should! It’s a always entertaining lottery-style game that’s uncomplicated to master, readily available in a number of assorted variations, and one that can return mega-dollars for people who master its countless subtle nuances. But let’s start with the basic rules for now.

When describing keno to amateurs, some betting pros compare it to the lottery. This is at least to a certain extent correct, in that each game is fundamentally numerical. But to carry that comparison too far is likely to be to misunderstand the endless unique traits that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the ability to choose the numbers for each and every 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 he or she desires. And it doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your desired numbers with a every day oldmarker like you used when you were in third grade.

Once you have marked your numbers, take the card back to the clerk at the keno booth. The keno pit manager will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t misplace this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers you and would like to help out, without a winning receipt on you, you will be given exactly $.00 for your actions.

So, there you have strategy #1: always take care to keep your keno receipt. Let us move on to something a little bit more advanced, what do you think?

After you’ve checked off your numbers, get yourself into a comfy keno booth and watch the action happen on the screen. That is where the winning numbers show up for us. If you marked winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to drag your feet, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You must get up to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, and a new drawing will most likely start within a few minutes.

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

Assuming you don’t trust yourself to meet that five-minute margin every time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 slips. When the max amount of rounds (matching the number of tickets) is finished, you can then get off your numb bum and go retrieve your winnings.

Yet an additional opportunity is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which generally allows you make number choices for 30 keno games or more. Heck, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to redeem your numbers. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after purchase!

And now you know a number of necessary techniques for winning keno. If you are an experienced player, they might seem stupidly obvious. But it does not hurt to bone up on the basics, and if you are a new gambler, every bit of advice will help make your keno games more exciting.