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It will not ordinarily be deemed the best game in the field of gaming, but keno has loads of steadfast supporters. And it should! It’s a constantly exciting lottery-esque game that’s a snap to pickup, abundantly available in loads of different variations, and one that can return millions of dollars for players who master its heaps of subtle intricacies. But let’s deal with the beginner’s rules here.

When explaining keno to beginners, some gambling experts compare it to bingo. This is at least to a certain extent apt, in that both games are generally numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far is likely to be to downplay the endless unique aspect that make keno so exciting. Unlike bingo, keno enthusiasts have the power to select the numbers for every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the user is given an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to determine as many (or as few) numbers as he needs. And it doesn’t take a keno superstar to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your selected numbers with a every day oldmarker like you used when you were a kid.

After you have picked your numbers, take the keno card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The nice person will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to drop this (potentially) lucrative bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your pretty face and would like to help out, without a winning receipt with you, you will get precisely $.00 for your actions.

Now there you have strategy numero uno: always take care to keep your keno slip. Let us move to something a tiny bit more advanced, shall we?

Once you’ve picked out your numbers, get into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action happen on a video monitor. That is where the winning numbers appear in lights. If you picked winners, mark your card accordingly. Be sure not to take too much time, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You really want to get back to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, and a new keno game will almost certainly get going within five minutes.

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

Since you don’t trust yourself to meet that 5 minute margin every time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the self same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty cards. When the max number of games (the same as the number of tickets) is played, you are then able to get off your lazy rump and go collect your winnings.

Another option is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which normally lets you make number picks for 30 rounds or more. Hell, you can take all the time in the world and not have to worry about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!

And now you know a couple of indispensable methods for winning keno. If you are an advanced user, they might seem to be very obvious. However, it will not hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a new player, every little bit of information will help make your keno betting more enjoyable.