It may not often be deemed the funnest game in the realm of wagering, but keno has loads of devout players. And so it should! It’s a always entertaining lottery-esque game that’s simple to learn, readily available in many assorted styles, and one that may pay out millions of dollars for gamblers who master its innumerable subtle nuances. But let’s start with the basic facts here.

When explaining keno to newbies, some betting pros compare it to the lottery. This is at least to a certain degree apt, in that each game is basically numerical. However, to carry that comparison too far would be to misunderstand the many unique aspect that make keno so compelling. Not like bingo, keno gamblers have the freedom to select the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is given an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to select as many (or as few) numbers as he or she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a keno superstar to figure out 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 back in school.

Once you have selected your numbers, take the game card back to the clerk at the keno stand. The person will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and wants help out, without a winning slip on you, you will win precisely $.00 for your actions.

So, there you have strategy #1: always take care to keep your keno ticket. Let us move to something a little bit more advanced, what do you think?

Now that you’ve picked out your numbers, get into a comfy keno booth and watch the action happen on the screen. That’s where the winning numbers are shown for all to see. If you checked winners, mark your card aptly. Be sure not to move to slowly, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You need to get up to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, and then a new drawing will likely start within 5 minutes.

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

Since you do not trust yourself to beat that 5 minute deadline every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty slips. When the maximum amount of rounds (matching the amount of tickets) is completed, you will then be able to get off your numb butt and go redeem your winnings.

Yet an additional choice is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which usually allows you make number picks for 30 keno games or more. Hell, you can take vacation to Greece and not have to worry about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!

And now you know a couple required strategies for winning keno. If you are a discerning keno player, they might seem very obvious. But it does not hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a new player, every tiny bit of advice will help make your keno playing more fun.