2021
08.07

It might not ordinarily be thought of as the most lucrative game in the arena of gaming, but keno has loads of devout players. As well it should! It’s a regularly exciting lottery-ish game that’s uncomplicated to master, abundantly available in tons of different variations, and one that can return mega-dollars for players who learn its endless subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basic rules for now.

When describing keno to amateurs, some gaming connoisseurs compare it to lotto. This is at least to a certain extent apt, in that both games are generally numerical. But to take that comparison too far is likely to be to downplay the endless unique aspect that make keno so compelling. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the ability to choose the numbers for every card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the player is given an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to pick as numerous (or as few) numbers as he or she desires. And it doesn’t take a genius to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your desired numbers with a good oldmarker like you had when you were in third grade.

Once you’ve marked your numbers, carry your game card back to the person at the keno booth. The girl will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to misplace this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and would like to help out, without a winning slip with you, you will be given exactly $.00 for your winning card.

OK, so there you have strategy numero uno: always be sure to keep your keno ticket. Let’s move on to something a bit more advanced, what do you think?

Now that you’ve marked your numbers, get into a nice keno booth and see the action take place on the video monitor. That’s where the winning numbers are displayed in lights. If you’ve got winners, mark your card accordingly. Make sure not to take too much time, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You must get up to the keno booth to collect your winnings, and then a new round of keno will most likely start within a few minutes.

Strategy #2: always make it back to the keno stand on time!

Assuming you don’t trust yourself to beat that five-minute deadline each time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 tickets. When the max amount of games (fitting the number of tickets) is finished, you should then get off your lazy butt and go collect your winnings.

Yet an additional option is recognized as a "stray and play" keno slip, which generally allows you make number picks for thirty keno games or more. Golly, you can take a world tour and not have to fret about getting back in time to retrieve your numbers. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!

So now you are aware of several essential schemes for winning keno. If you are an accomplished user, they may seem quite obvious. Still, it will not hurt to bone up on the fundamentals, and if you are a newbie user, every tiny bit of direction will help make your keno experience more captivating.