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It won’t generally be thought of as the best game in the arena of betting, but keno has tons of devoted supporters. And so it should! It’s a always entertaining lottery-esque game that’s a breeze to learn, readily available in a number of different formats, and one that may pay out mega-dollars for people who learn its innumerable subtle nuances. But let’s start with the basic rules here.

When describing keno to newcomers, some wagering experts compare it to bingo. This is at least nearly correct, in that both games are basically numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far might be to underestimate the many unique aspect that make keno so compelling. Unlike bingo, keno players have the power to choose the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the player is given an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to choose as many (or as few) numbers as she wants. And it doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your chosen numbers with a standardball point pen like you had back in school.

Once you’ve checked your numbers, carry the card back to the keno pit manager at the keno booth. The clerk will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t lose this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your mug and would like to help out, without a winning ticket in hand, you will get precisely $.00 for your time spent.

And there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s go on to something a bit more advanced, ok?

After you’ve marked your numbers, settle into a comfy keno booth and watch the action unfold on the video monitor. This is where the winning numbers are shown in lights. If you checked winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Be sure not to drag your feet, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You must get up to the keno stand to collect your winnings, and a new drawing will most likely start within not too many minutes.

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

Assuming you can’t trust yourself to beat that 5 minute margin every time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from two to 20 cards. When the maximum number of rounds (fitting the amount of tickets) is finished, you are then able to get off your lazy rump and go collect your winnings.

Still another choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno card, which normally lets you make number choices for thirty keno games or more. Gosh, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to fret about getting back in time to get your winnings. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!

And now you know several essential techniques for winning keno. If you are an advanced player, they might seem very obvious. Still, it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a beginner gambler, every bit of advice will help make your keno betting more exciting.