It might not generally be deemed the sexiest game in the universe of betting, but keno has millions and millions of devout fans. And so it should! It’s a routinely exciting lotto-like game that’s easy to play, readily available in lots of assorted formats, and one that might pay out millions of dollars for gamblers who master its innumerable subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basic facts here.

When explaining keno to novices, some betting pros compare it to bingo. This is at least partially correct, in that both games are essentially numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far can be to undervalue the innumerable unique aspect that make keno so exciting. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the freedom to pick the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the gambler is furnished with an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to determine as many (or as few) numbers as he 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 all your picked numbers with a ordinary#2 pencil like you used back in school.

Once you’ve picked your numbers, take your card back to the person at the keno booth. The clerk will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to drop this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and would like to help out, without a winning ticket on you, you will get precisely $.00 for your winning card.

So, there you have strategy numero uno: always take care to keep your keno receipt. Let us get on to something a little bit more complicated, what do you think?

After you’ve picked out your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and observe the action take place on the screen. That’s where the winning numbers are shown for us. If you selected winning numbers, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to take your time, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You are required to get back to the keno stand to get your winnings, as a new round of keno will likely begin within 5 minutes.

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

Assuming you can’t trust yourself to make that five-minute deadline each 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 two to 20 cards. When the maximum number of keno games (fitting the amount of tickets) is played out, you should then get off your numb back side and go retrieve your winnings.

Yet an additional option is recognized as a "stray and play" keno card, which commonly lets you make number choices for 30 rounds or more. Heck, you can take an ocean cruise and not have to fret about getting back in time to collect your winnings. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!

And now you know a few indispensable techniques for winning keno. If you are an experienced keno player, they may seem to be very obvious. Still, it will never hurt to study up on the basics, and if you are a new keno player, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno wagering more exciting.