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It won’t ordinarily be seen as the funnest game in the field of gaming, but keno has huge amounts of dedicated enthusiasts. And it should! It’s a routinely thrilling lottery-esque game that’s a breeze to pickup, readily available in lots of assorted styles, and one that can pay out millions of dollars for those who master its heaps of subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the basics here.

When describing keno to amateurs, some betting connoisseurs compare it to bingo. This is at least to a certain extent correct, in that both games are fundamentally numerical. But to take that comparison too far is likely to be to misunderstand the great many unique traits that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the ability to select the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the player is accord an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as he or she wants. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your picked numbers with a good old#2 pencil like you used when you were in grade 3.

After you’ve picked your numbers, carry the game card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The clerk will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to lose this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and wants help out, without a winning slip in hand, you will collect exactly $.00 for your winning card.

Ok, there you have strategy number one: always make sure to keep your keno ticket. Let’s go on to something a tiny bit more complex, yes?

Now that you’ve picked out your numbers, get yourself into a comfortable keno booth and observe the action happen on the big keno monitor. This is where the winning numbers show up for all to see. If you checked winners, mark your card appropriately. Make sure not to dilly dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get back to the keno booth to get your winnings, as a new round of keno will probably start up within 5 minutes.

Strategy number two: always get back to the keno booth on time!

Since you can not trust yourself to make that five-minute margin each and every time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 slips. When the max number of rounds (matching the number of tickets) is completed, you can then get off your lazy bum and go get your winnings.

Still another alternative is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which usually lets you make number picks for thirty games or more. Golly, you can take vacation to Italy and not have to fret about getting back in time to redeem your numbers. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!

And now you know a few essential techniques for winning keno. If you are a good keno player, they might seem to be very obvious. However, it will not hurt to bone up on the basic strategies, and if you are a beginner player, every little bit of direction will help make your keno betting more entertaining.