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It won’t commonly be seen as the funnest game in the realm of wagering, but keno has millions of keen enthusiasts. And it ought to! It’s a always thrilling lottery-style game that’s simple to learn, readily available in loads of assorted styles, and one that might yield millions of dollars for people who master its limitless subtle nuances. But let’s deal with the basics for now.

When explaining keno to newcomers, some gaming pros compare it to the lottery. This is at least to some extent apt, in that both games are essentially numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far will be to undervalue the innumerable unique aspect that make keno so fun. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the ability to pick the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is granted an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to choose as many (or as few) numbers as he or she needs. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all of your handpicked numbers with a good oldpen like you had when you were in school.

Once you’ve picked your numbers, take the keno card back to the person at the keno stand. The girl will record your numbers and then hand you a receipt. Do not drop this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and wants help out, without a winning slip in hand, you will be given precisely $.00 for your efforts.

And there you have strategy numero uno: always take care to keep your keno slip. Let us go on to something a little more complex, yes?

Once you’ve marked your numbers, get into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action unfold on the screen. That’s where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you picked winning numbers, mark your card aptly. Sake care not to take too much time, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get up to the keno booth to collect your winnings, since a new drawing will most likely get going within five minutes.

Strategy number 2: always go back to the keno booth on time!

Since you don’t trust yourself to make that five-minute deadline each and every time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from two to twenty cards. When the max number of games (matching the number of tickets) is played, you can then get off your numb butt and go collect your winnings.

Another choice is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which generally lets you make number selection for thirty rounds or more. Heck, you can take all the time in the world and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to get your numbers. Most "stray and play" game cards are good for up to a whole year after you by it!

And now you know several needed techniques for winning keno. If you are an experienced keno player, they may seem quite obvious. But it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a newbie player, every bit of direction will help make your keno games more captivating.