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It may not usually be thought of as the best game in the field of wagering, but keno has loads of devoted players. And so it should! It’s a routinely exciting lottery-style game that’s a breeze to pickup, abundantly available in several alternate formats, and one that may pay out millions of dollars for those who master its heaps of subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the beginner’s rules for now.

When explaining keno to newbies, some gaming masters compare it to the lottery. This is at least to a certain extent correct, in that each game is essentially numerical. However, to take that comparison too far will be to misunderstand the innumerable unique characteristics that make keno so fun. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the freedom to choose the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a total of 80 numbers, but the player is granted an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to choose as many (or as few) numbers as he needs. 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 standardball point pen like you used when you were in third grade.

Once you have picked your numbers, carry your card back to the nice person at the keno stand. The keno pit manager will record your 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 your pretty face and wants help out, without a winning receipt on you, you will collect exactly $.00 for your winning card.

So, there you have strategy number one: always take care to keep your keno ticket. Let us move on to something a tiny bit more useful, yes?

After you’ve marked your numbers, get into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action unfold on the monitor. That’s where the winning numbers appear for us. If you checked winners, mark your card appropriately. Be sure not to drag your feet, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get up to the keno stand to collect your winnings, since a new round of keno will almost certainly get going within 5 minutes.

Strategy number two: always get back to the keno booth on time!

Since you do not trust yourself to meet that 5 minute margin every time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from two to 20 cards. When the maximum number of keno games (the same as the amount of tickets) is played out, you can then get off your lazy butt and go collect your winnings.

Still another option is referred to as a "stray and play" keno slip, which usually allows you make number choices for thirty keno games or more. Hell, you can take vacation to Italy and not have to fret about getting back in time to retrieve your numbers. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after purchase!

So now you know several indispensable strategies for winning keno. If you are a good user, they may seem to be stupidly obvious. Still, it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a newbie keno player, every tiny bit of information will help make your keno betting more enjoyable.