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It will not often be deemed the sexiest game in the world of betting, but keno has millions and millions of devoted fans. And why not? It’s a constantly thrilling lottery-esque game that’s a snap to learn, abundantly available in a number of alternate styles, and one that can return millions of dollars for gamblers who learn its heaps of subtle rules. But let’s deal with the basic facts for now.

When describing keno to novices, some gambling connoisseurs compare it to bingo. This is at least in part apt, in that both games are basically numerical. But to carry that comparison too far is likely to be to underestimate the good many unique aspect that make keno so compelling. Not like bingo, keno players have the freedom to pick the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is given an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to determine as numerous (or as few) numbers as he needs. And it doesn’t take a keno superstar 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 back in the day.

After you have selected your numbers, take your card back to the clerk at the keno stand. The nice person will record your 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 receipt on you, you will be given exactly $.00 for your actions.

And there you have strategy numero uno: always be sure to keep your keno ticket. Let us get on to something a little more complex, what do you think?

Once you’ve checked off your numbers, get yourself into a comfy keno booth and see the action take place on a video monitor. This is where the winning numbers are displayed for all to see. If you marked winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to dally, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You are required to get back to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, since a new keno game will likely get going within 5 minutes.

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

Since you don’t trust yourself to make that 5 minute margin each and every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty slips. When the maximum amount of rounds (matching the amount of tickets) is completed, you are then able to get off your numb rump and go redeem your winnings.

Yet another opportunity is recognized as a "stray and play" keno slip, which usually allows you make number choices for 30 keno rounds or more. Gosh, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to worry about getting back in time to retrieve your winnings. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!

So now you know a number of indispensable schemes for winning keno. If you are an accomplished user, they might seem to be quite obvious. But it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the basic tactics, and if you are a new user, every bit of advice will help make your keno playing time more fun.