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It may not usually be thought of as the sexiest game in the universe of betting, but keno has millions and millions of devout players. And it should! It’s a always exciting lottery-esque game that’s a breeze to play, abundantly available in tons of assorted variations, and one that might yield millions for gamblers who learn its numerous subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basics here.

When defining keno to beginners, some gambling experts compare it to bingo. This is at least tolerably apt, in that each game is fundamentally numerical. Yet to take that comparison too far is likely to be to belittle the endless unique characteristics that make keno so exciting. Not like bingo, keno users have the ability to choose the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the player is given an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to select as many (or as few) numbers as he or she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a genius to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your desired numbers with a standard#2 pencil like you used when you were in grade 3.

After you’ve selected your numbers, take the keno card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The nice person will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to drop this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers you and would like to help out, without a winning ticket in hand, you will be given precisely $.00 for your winning card.

So, there you have strategy number one: always take care to keep your keno ticket. Let’s go on to something a little more complicated, what do you think?

Now that you’ve checked off your numbers, get yourself into a nice keno booth and see the action happen on the big keno monitor. That’s where the winning numbers show up for all to see. If you have winning numbers, mark your card aptly. Be sure not to dilly dally, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You must get up to the keno booth to get your winnings, as a new keno game will almost certainly start within five minutes.

Strategy number 2: always make it back to the keno stand on time!

Assuming you can’t trust yourself to make that 5 minute deadline every time, you always retain the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty cards. When the maximum amount of keno games (the same as the number of tickets) is played out, you may then get off your numb rump and go get your winnings.

Another option is recognized as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which generally lets you make number choices for 30 keno rounds or more. Gosh, you can take vacation to Greece and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to redeem your winnings. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after you by it!

So now you are aware of a couple of indispensable strategies for winning keno. If you are an accomplished user, they may seem to be quite obvious. Still, it does not hurt to study up on the basics, and if you are a new keno player, every bit of advice will help make your keno games more entertaining.