It may not commonly be considered the sexiest game in the realm of wagering, but keno has tons of fanatical enthusiasts. And it should! It’s a constantly entertaining lotto-like game that’s simple to learn, abundantly available in tons of alternate styles, and one that might return millions of dollars for people who learn its many subtle rules. But let’s deal with the basic rules for now.

When explaining keno to amateurs, some betting pros compare it to bingo. This is at least nearly correct, in that both games are fundamentally numerical. But to carry that comparison too far will be to miscalculate the countless unique aspect that make keno so compelling. Unlike bingo, keno players have the power to pick the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is given an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to select as many (or as few) numbers as she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a keno superstar to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your handpicked numbers with a every day oldpen like you had when you were in school.

Once you have selected your numbers, take the game card back to the clerk at the keno booth. The nice person will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not misplace this (potentially) valuable piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your face and wants help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will get precisely $.00 for your time spent.

And there you have strategy number one: always be sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s move on to something a tiny bit more complex, ok?

Once you’ve selected your numbers, get into a comfortable keno booth and see the action unfold on a video monitor. That is where the winning numbers are shown for all to see. If you picked winners, mark your card appropriately. Make sure not to dilly dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get up to the keno booth to get your winnings, as a new drawing will certainly get going within not too many minutes.

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

Assuming you can’t trust yourself to make that five-minute margin each and every time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty slips. When the maximum number of keno games (the same as the number of tickets) is played, you may then get off your numb butt and go retrieve your winnings.

Still another opportunity is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which normally lets you make number selection for 30 games or more. Golly, you can take vacation to Italy and not have to worry about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!

So now you are aware of a few needed strategies for winning keno. If you are a discerning gambler, they might seem to be very obvious. But it does not hurt to bone up on the basic strategies, and if you are a newbie keno player, every little bit of information will help make your keno betting more entertaining.