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It will not commonly be deemed the sexiest game in the arena of betting, but keno has loads of keen admirers. And it ought to! It’s a routinely thrilling lotto-style game that’s easy to play, readily available in tons of different styles, and one that may yield millions of dollars for those who learn its countless subtle nuances. But let’s begin with the basic rules here.

When defining keno to newcomers, some betting connoisseurs compare it to lotto. This is at least partially apt, in that each game is basically numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far is likely to be to undervalue the many unique characteristics that make keno so interesting. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the power to select the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the user is granted an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as he or 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 picked numbers with a good old#2 pencil like you used when you were in third grade.

After you’ve marked your numbers, carry your card back to the nice person at the keno stand. The girl will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers you and wants help out, without a winning slip on you, you will collect exactly $.00 for your winning card.

OK, so there you have strategy number one: always take care to keep your keno slip. Let us advance to something a tiny bit more complex, shall we?

Now that you’ve selected your numbers, settle into a nice keno booth and see the action happen on the big keno monitor. That’s where the winning numbers are shown for us. If you picked winners, mark your card accordingly. Be sure not to dally, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You are required to get up to the keno stand to get your winnings, since a new drawing will certainly get going within a few minutes.

Strategy #2: always make sure to get back to the keno booth on time!

Since you don’t trust yourself to meet that 5 minute deadline each time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 tickets. When the max amount of rounds (matching the amount of tickets) is finished, you should then get off your numb back side and go retrieve your winnings.

Yet another opportunity is referred to as a "stray and play" keno slip, which usually allows you make number picks for thirty keno games or more. Hell, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to fret about getting back in time to get your winnings. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!

So now you know a handful of necessary techniques for winning keno. If you are an adept gambler, they may appear to be quite obvious. Still, it will not hurt to brush up on the fundamentals, and if you are a novice gambler, every little bit of information will help make your keno games more enjoyable.