Keno

Read more about the
Las Vegas 2024 Super
Bowl Streaker!

It will not generally be deemed the most lucrative game in the universe of wagering, but keno has massive amounts of devoted players. And why not? It’s a consistently exciting lotto-like game that’s uncomplicated to master, abundantly available in loads of different variations, and one that may pay out millions of dollars for gamblers who master its innumerable subtle nuances. But let’s deal with the basic rules for now.

When describing keno to newcomers, some betting connoisseurs compare it to the lottery. This is at least in some measure correct, in that each game is basically numerical. However, to take that comparison too far will be to discount the endless unique traits that make keno so fun. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the freedom to select the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the player is furnished with an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to pick as numerous (or as few) numbers as he needs. And it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your selected numbers with a ordinaryball point pen like you used when you were in grade 3.

Once you’ve selected your numbers, take the game card back to the person at the keno stand. The person will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to misplace this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers you and would like to help out, without a winning ticket with you, you will be given precisely $.00 for your actions.

So, there you have strategy number one: always take care to keep your keno receipt. Let us go on to something a little bit more complicated, yes?

Now that you’ve marked your numbers, settle into a nice keno booth and observe the action take place on the monitor. That is where the winning numbers are shown in lights. If you picked winners, mark your card accordingly. Be sure not to drag your feet, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get back to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, and a new keno game will almost certainly get going within a few minutes.

Strategy #2: always make sure to get back to the keno booth on time!

Assuming you can’t trust yourself to meet that five-minute margin each time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the very same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from two 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 butt and go retrieve your winnings.

Yet another choice is recognized as a "stray and play" keno slip, which usually lets you make number choices for 30 keno games or more. Heck, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to fret about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!

And now you have learned a handful of essential schemes for winning keno. If you are a good keno player, they may seem to be incredibly obvious. Still, it will never hurt to bone up on the basics, and if you are a novice player, every tiny bit of direction will help make your keno playing time more exciting.