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It won’t ordinarily be thought of as the funnest game in the world of betting, but keno has millions and millions of keen players. As well it should! It’s a consistently entertaining lottery-ish game that’s a snap to pickup, readily available in a number of assorted variations, and one that will yield mega-dollars for gamblers who learn its numerous subtle rules. But let’s deal with the beginner’s rules here.

When describing keno to beginners, some betting experts compare it to bingo. This is at least nearly correct, in that both games are generally numerical. But to carry that comparison too far can be to misunderstand the countless unique traits that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the freedom to select the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is accord an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to select as numerous (or as few) numbers as he or she desires. 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 oldball point pen like you had back in the day.

Now that you’ve selected your numbers, carry the card back to the person at the keno stand. The clerk will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to drop this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your pretty face and wants help out, without a winning slip with you, you will get precisely $.00 for your efforts.

So, there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us get on to something a bit more useful, shall we?

Once you’ve marked your numbers, get yourself into a nice keno booth and watch the action unfold on the monitor. This is where the winning numbers appear for us. If you marked winners, mark your card appropriately. Be sure not to drag your feet, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You are required to get up to the keno booth to get your winnings, and then a new drawing will almost certainly start within five minutes.

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

Since you can not trust yourself to beat that five-minute deadline every time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty slips. When the maximum amount of keno games (the same as the amount of tickets) is completed, you will then be able to get off your numb butt and go collect your winnings.

Yet an additional option is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which normally lets you make number selection for thirty games or more. Golly, you can take vacation to Italy and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!

So now you are aware of a couple of needed techniques for winning keno. If you are an accomplished player, they might seem very obvious. Still, it doesn’t hurt to study up on the basics, and if you are a novice user, every bit of advice will help make your keno playing more agreeable.