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It may not commonly be looked at as the funnest game in the world of wagering, but keno has millions and millions of devout enthusiasts. Why wouldn’t it? It’s a consistently exciting lottery-style game that’s a snap to play, readily available in lots of assorted formats, and one that can pay out millions of dollars for gamblers who learn its countless subtle rules. But let’s deal with the basic rules here.

When describing keno to amateurs, some wagering pros compare it to bingo. This is at least to a certain degree correct, in that both games are generally numerical. However, to take that comparison too far is likely to be to downplay the good many unique aspect that make keno so exciting. Not like bingo, keno gamblers have the ability to select the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the user is granted an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to determine as many (or as few) numbers as she wants. And it doesn’t take a genius to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your desired numbers with a ordinary#2 pencil like you had back in the day.

Once you’ve picked your numbers, take your game card back to the person at the keno stand. The keno pit manager will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t misplace this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers you and would like to help out, without a winning ticket with you, you will collect precisely $.00 for your efforts.

OK, so there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let’s get on to something a little more advanced, ok?

Now that you’ve marked your numbers, settle into a comfy keno booth and watch the action take place on the big keno monitor. That’s where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you checked winners, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to take too much time, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You want to get back to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, since a new drawing will almost certainly begin within five minutes.

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

Assuming you can’t trust yourself to meet that five-minute margin every time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from two to twenty tickets. When the max amount of games (the same as the number of tickets) is played out, you can then get off your lazy butt and go collect your winnings.

Another alternative is referred to as a "stray and play" keno slip, which commonly lets you make number picks for 30 keno games or more. Gosh, you can take vacation to Greece and not have to worry about getting back in time to get your numbers. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!

And now you are aware of a handful of required methods for winning keno. If you are an accomplished keno player, they might seem stupidly obvious. However, it won’t hurt to brush up on the fundamentals, and if you are a new gambler, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno wagering more fun.