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Keno Methods That Win
It will not usually be seen as the sexiest game in the realm of gaming, but keno has loads of zealous enthusiasts. As well it should! It’s a always exciting lotto-like game that’s uncomplicated to play, readily available in loads of different styles, and one that might yield millions for gamblers who learn its uncounted subtle rules. But let’s begin with the basics for now.
When describing keno to beginners, some gambling experts compare it to lotto. This is at least in some ways correct, in that both games are basically numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far would be to misunderstand the good many unique traits that make keno so interesting. Unlike bingo, keno players have the freedom to select the numbers for each and every card.
Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is furnished with an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to choose as many (or as few) numbers as he feels they need. And it doesn’t take a super genius to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your chosen numbers with a ordinaryball point pen like you used when you were in school.
After you’ve picked your numbers, take the game card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The keno pit manager will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t lose this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and wants help out, without a winning ticket in hand, you will get precisely $.00 for your efforts.
So, there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s advance to something a little more useful, what do you think?
Once you’ve picked your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and watch the action happen on a monitor. That’s where the winning numbers are shown for us. If you checked winners, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to dally, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You want to get up to the keno booth to get your winnings, and a new keno game will most likely get going within five minutes.
Strategy number 2: always make it back to the keno booth on time!
Assuming you can’t trust yourself to meet that 5 minute deadline each and every time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty slips. When the max amount of keno games (matching the amount of tickets) is played out, you will then be able to get off your numb rump and go redeem your winnings.
Still another alternative is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which usually allows you make number picks for 30 keno rounds or more. Golly, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after purchase!
So now you know a couple required techniques for winning keno. If you are an experienced keno player, they may appear to be incredibly obvious. Still, it does not hurt to brush up on the basic tactics, and if you are a new gambler, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno wagering more fun.