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Keno is a game of pure randomness and is very close to Lotto games. The game was brought over to the America by Chinese newcomers in the nineteenth century. As with lotto games, it is a dead simple to play, and it is enjoyable as substantial fortunes are available for very small wagers. Keno is enjoyed at taverns, clubs and civic center all over the planet today. Unfortunately it shares another similarity with lotto games – horrible odds.

Sensibly, Keno ensconced its way into internet casinos as it was an easy game to create, and casino operators wanted to benefit from the big land based Keno players online. What was even more in the favor of internet casinos was that many people were used to gambling on Keno on electronic screens, so the move on to the internet was hardly a barrier than say with blackjack.

So here is how you enjoy Keno. You begin by appointing between four and ten numbers from a total of 80 numbers. Each selection is describe as a "spot". In many online keno games, you can buy different tickets for the same draw, and in quite a few games you can even pre-order for upcoming games.

Once you have submitted your choices, 20 numbered balls will "drop" into a hopper from a tube. If enough of your numbers are selected, you win. That simple. You will obviously earn more, if more of your numbers hit, like with lotteries.

Most keno online games allow you to purchase cards between five cents and five dollars, and pay out in multiples of your ticket value. Jackpot winnings of up to 50 000 dollars are not uncommon.

Easy? Absolutely. So there should be a problem? Absolutely. The casino advantage with Keno is 30% or greater, the WORST of any internet casino game. The chances of hitting a number is 0.25%. Keno is by a wide shot the worst game you can possibly wager on. If you are wanting a game of speculation wager on slot machines.