It might not commonly be seen as the most fun game in the field of gambling, but keno has massive amounts of devoted fans. As well it should! It’s a routinely thrilling lotto-like game that’s easy to master, readily available in tons of assorted formats, and one that might yield millions for people who master its limitless subtle nuances. But let’s deal with the basic rules here.

When describing keno to newbies, some wagering masters compare it to bingo. This is at least partly correct, in that both games are essentially numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far is likely to be to misunderstand the countless unique aspect that make keno so entertaining. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the ability to select the numbers for every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the user is granted an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to select as many (or as few) numbers as he 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 each of your handpicked numbers with a standard#2 pencil like you used back in the day.

Now that you’ve selected your numbers, carry your card back to the clerk at the keno booth. The nice person will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Do not lose this (potentially) expensive bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your face and wants help out, without a winning slip on you, you will be given exactly $.00 for your actions.

OK, so there you have strategy numero uno: always make sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us get on to something a bit more useful, shall we?

Now that you’ve picked out your numbers, get yourself into a comfy keno booth and observe the action unfold on the big keno monitor. This is where the winning numbers are shown for us. If you checked winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to dilly dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You are required to get up to the keno stand to get your winnings, and a new round of keno will almost certainly begin within five minutes.

Strategy #2: always make it back to the keno booth on time!

Since you can not trust yourself to meet that five-minute margin each time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 slips. When the maximum amount of rounds (fitting the amount of tickets) is finished, you may then get off your lazy rump and go redeem your winnings.

Yet another option is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which usually lets you make number selection for 30 keno rounds or more. Golly, you can take a Swedish massage and not have to worry about getting back in time to collect your winnings. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after purchase!

And now you know several indispensable methods for winning keno. If you are an experienced user, they might seem quite obvious. Still, it doesn’t hurt to bone up on the basics, and if you are a newbie gambler, every little bit of direction will help make your keno betting more exciting.