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It might not often be deemed the sexiest game in the arena of wagering, but keno has millions of zealous fans. And so it should! It’s a always exciting lottery-ish game that’s simple to play, readily available in loads of different styles, and one that can yield mega-dollars for those who master its many subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basics for now.

When defining keno to beginners, some wagering masters compare it to bingo. This is at least nearly correct, in that each game is essentially numerical. However, to take that comparison too far would be to undervalue the innumerable unique aspect that make keno so compelling. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the ability to pick the numbers for 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 select as many (or as few) numbers as she feels they need. And it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to determine how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your desired numbers with a ordinarypen like you used when you were a kid.

Now that you have checked your numbers, carry the keno card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The keno pit manager will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don’t lose this (potentially) valuable bit 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 exactly $.00 for your time spent.

So, there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s move on to something a little bit more complex, ok?

Now that you’ve picked out your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and see the action unfold on the big keno monitor. That’s where the winning numbers appear in lights. If you’ve got winning numbers, mark your card aptly. Make sure not to move to slowly, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get up to the keno stand to collect your winnings, since a new round of keno will surely start within not too many minutes.

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

Assuming you can not trust yourself to make that 5 minute deadline each time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the very same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 tickets. When the maximum amount of rounds (fitting the amount of tickets) is finished, you may then get off your numb butt and go get your winnings.

Still another choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which normally allows you make number selection for 30 keno games or more. Golly, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to fret about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!

And now you have learned a number of indispensable schemes for winning keno. If you are a good gambler, they might appear to be very obvious. However, it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a novice player, every little bit of information will help make your keno experience more enjoyable.