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It may not often be considered the funnest game in the field of betting, but keno has millions and millions of zealous admirers. And so it should! It’s a regularly entertaining lottery-like game that’s a breeze to master, readily available in loads of alternate variations, and one that may yield millions for players who master its heaps of subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the basic facts here.

When explaining keno to beginners, some gambling experts compare it to the lottery. This is at least to some extent apt, in that each game is basically numerical. But to take that comparison too far will be to downplay the many unique traits that make keno so fun. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the power to pick the numbers for every card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is accord an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as she needs. 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 selected numbers with a good old#2 pencil like you used when you were in school.

Now that you’ve marked your numbers, carry your game card back to the person at the keno stand. The clerk will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not drop this (potentially) expensive bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers you and would like to help out, without a winning slip in hand, you will get exactly $.00 for your winning card.

Ok, there you have strategy numero uno: always be sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s move to something a bit more useful, ok?

Now that you’ve selected your numbers, get yourself into a comfortable keno booth and watch the action unfold on the keno monitor. That’s where the winning numbers are shown for all to see. If you have winners, mark your card appropriately. Make sure not to drag your feet, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You must get up to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, and a new keno game will almost certainly start up within five minutes.

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

Since you can not trust yourself to meet that five-minute margin every time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from two to twenty cards. When the max number of rounds (fitting the amount of tickets) is finished, you may then get off your numb rump and go collect your winnings.

Still another alternative is known as a "stray and play" keno slip, which generally lets you make number choices for 30 keno rounds or more. Gosh, you can take vacation to Greece and not have to fret about getting back in time to retrieve your winnings. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!

And now you have learned a couple of necessary methods for winning keno. If you are a skillful keno player, they may seem to be incredibly obvious. However, it does not hurt to brush up on the fundamentals, and if you are a new user, every little bit of advice will help make your keno gambling more exciting.