Keno Tactics That Work
Friday, 4. November 2016
It might not often be looked at as the best game in the arena of gambling, but keno has millions and millions of devoted enthusiasts. As well it should! It’s a regularly entertaining lotto-esque game that’s simple to play, abundantly available in lots of different styles, and one that might return millions for people who master its limitless subtle rules. But let’s deal with the beginner’s rules for now.
When describing keno to amateurs, some betting connoisseurs compare it to the lottery. This is at least tolerably correct, in that each game is essentially numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far will be to minimize the countless unique characteristics that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the power to choose the numbers for each and every card.
Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is given an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as numerous (or as few) numbers as he feels they need. 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 all your desired numbers with a normalpen like you had when you were in third grade.
Now that you’ve picked your numbers, carry your keno card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The clerk will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t misplace this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and would like to help out, without a winning ticket in hand, you will get exactly $.00 for your actions.
And there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno ticket. Let’s advance to something a little bit more complex, ok?
Once you’ve checked off your numbers, get into a nice keno booth and see the action happen on the screen. That is where the winning numbers appear for us. If you checked winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Make sure not to dally, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You are required to get up to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, since a new keno game will certainly get going within not too many minutes.
Strategy #2: always get back to the keno stand on time!
Assuming you don’t trust yourself to make that five-minute margin each and every time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from two to twenty slips. When the maximum amount of keno games (the same as the number of tickets) is played, you may then get off your numb bum and go retrieve your winnings.
Another choice is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which generally allows you make number choices for thirty games or more. Gosh, you can take a world tour 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 purchased!
So now you are aware of a couple of required schemes for winning keno. If you are an adept user, they may appear to be quite obvious. However, it won’t hurt to bone up on the basics, and if you are a new player, every tiny bit of direction will help make your keno experience more exciting.
Posted in Keno by Reed