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It will not generally be thought of as the most lucrative game in the world of gambling, but keno has millions and millions of dedicated fans. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a regularly exciting lottery-style game that’s a snap to play, abundantly available in loads of assorted styles, and one that may yield mega-dollars for those who master its countless subtle intricacies. But let’s deal with the beginner’s rules for now.

When explaining keno to newcomers, some gaming experts compare it to the lottery. This is at least nearly apt, in that each game is fundamentally numerical. But to carry that comparison too far is likely to be to think too little of the countless unique characteristics that make keno so exciting. 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 player is furnished with an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to choose as many (or as few) numbers as she wants. And it doesn’t take a genius to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your desired numbers with a every day old#2 pencil like you had when you were in grade 3.

Now that you have picked your numbers, take your keno card back to the keno pit manager at the keno booth. The clerk will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to lose this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and would like to help out, without a winning ticket on you, you will win exactly $.00 for your actions.

And there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s move on to something a bit more complex, shall we?

Once you’ve checked off your numbers, get into a nice keno booth and watch the action take place on a video monitor. That is where the winning numbers are displayed in lights. If you picked winners, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to dally, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get up to the keno stand to get your winnings, and then a new round of keno will almost certainly start up within five minutes.

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

Assuming you don’t trust yourself to meet that 5 minute margin each and every time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the very same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 tickets. When the maximum number of keno games (fitting the number of tickets) is finished, you will then be able to get off your lazy rump and go collect your winnings.

Another choice is recognized as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which usually lets you make number choices for 30 rounds or more. Golly, you can take all the time in the world and not have to fret about getting back in time to retrieve your winnings. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!

So now you know a handful of indispensable strategies for winning keno. If you are an advanced gambler, they might seem to be stupidly obvious. But it won’t hurt to brush up on the fundamentals, and if you are a novice player, every little bit of direction will help make your keno experience more enjoyable.