It might not usually be looked at as the sexiest game in the realm of betting, but keno has tons of fanatical enthusiasts. And why not? It’s a consistently exciting lottery-type game that’s a breeze to learn, abundantly available in lots of assorted styles, and one that will yield mega-dollars for gamblers who master its countless subtle intricacies. But let’s deal with the beginner’s rules here.

When describing keno to novices, some betting masters compare it to lotto. This is at least tolerably apt, in that each game is essentially numerical. However, to take that comparison too far is likely to be to detract from the good many unique traits that make keno so fun. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the power to choose the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the player is furnished with an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to pick as numerous (or as few) numbers as he or she desires. And it doesn’t take a genius to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your chosen numbers with a every day old#2 pencil like you used back in school.

Now that you’ve selected your numbers, carry the card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The nice person will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers you and would like to help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will get exactly $.00 for your efforts.

OK, so there you have strategy numero uno: always take care to keep your keno slip. Let us move on to something a little bit more complicated, shall we?

Now that you’ve selected your numbers, get into a comfortable keno booth and observe the action take place on a monitor. This is where the winning numbers are shown for us. If you have winners, mark your card appropriately. Sake care not to drag your feet, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get up to the keno booth to get your winnings, as a new keno game will surely get going within a few minutes.

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

Assuming you can not trust yourself to beat that 5 minute margin each and every time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty tickets. When the max number of rounds (matching the amount of tickets) is finished, you will then be able to get off your lazy butt and go redeem your winnings.

Yet another option is recognized as a "stray and play" keno slip, which normally allows you make number picks for 30 rounds or more. Golly, you can take vacation to Italy and not have to worry about getting back in time to retrieve your numbers. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!

And now you know several necessary techniques for winning keno. If you are an accomplished gambler, they may seem to be stupidly obvious. However, it will never hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a newbie keno player, every little bit of advice will help make your keno experience more fun.