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It will not commonly be thought of as the best game in the field of betting, but keno has massive amounts of devout players. And why not? It’s a constantly exciting lotto-like game that’s a snap to learn, abundantly available in lots of assorted formats, and one that can pay out millions of dollars for players who learn its innumerable subtle rules. But let’s begin with the beginner’s rules here.

When explaining keno to newcomers, some betting experts compare it to the lottery. This is at least to a certain extent apt, in that each game is generally numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far would be to downplay the endless unique traits that make keno so compelling. Unlike bingo, keno users have the power to pick the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the user is granted an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to choose as many (or as few) numbers as he desires. And it doesn’t take a genius to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your picked numbers with a good oldmarker like you had when you were a kid.

Now that you have marked your numbers, carry the card back to the keno pit manager at the keno booth. The person will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Do not drop this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your pretty face and wants help out, without a winning ticket with you, you will be given exactly $.00 for your actions.

And there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us get on to something a little bit more complex, what do you think?

Now that you’ve picked out your numbers, get yourself into a nice keno booth and see the action take place on the monitor. That’s where the winning numbers show up for us. If you’ve got winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Make sure not to take too much time, or sit there praising yourself for too great a length of time. You are required to get back to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, as a new drawing will most likely begin within not too many minutes.

Strategy number two: always be sure to get back to the keno stand on time!

Since you don’t trust yourself to beat that 5 minute deadline each and every time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 cards. When the maximum amount of rounds (matching the number of tickets) is completed, you will then be able to get off your numb bum and go retrieve your winnings.

Still another alternative is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which generally lets you make number picks for thirty rounds or more. Golly, you can take a world tour and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after purchase!

And now you have learned a few essential strategies for winning keno. If you are a knowledgeable player, they may seem to be very obvious. But it does not hurt to bone up on the fundamentals, and if you are a beginner keno player, every bit of direction will help make your keno playing more captivating.