It will not commonly be seen as the most fun game in the realm of gambling, but keno has huge amounts of devout admirers. And why not? It’s a consistently exciting lotto-esque game that’s simple to play, abundantly available in loads of assorted variations, and one that might yield millions of dollars for players who master its uncounted subtle intricacies. But let’s deal with the basics here.

When describing keno to amateurs, some wagering masters compare it to bingo. This is at least in some measure apt, in that each game is generally numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far can be to discount the many unique traits that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the power to choose the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the player is furnished with an increased level of personal responsibility by being able to determine as many (or as few) numbers as he thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to come up with how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your desired numbers with a standard#2 pencil like you had back in the day.

Once you have selected your numbers, take the game card back to the girl at the keno stand. The person will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t drop this (potentially) expensive bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your loud shirt and would like to help out, without a winning ticket on you, you will be given exactly $.00 for your time spent.

So, there you have strategy number one: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s advance to something a bit more complicated, shall we?

Once you’ve picked out your numbers, settle into a nice keno booth and watch the action happen on a video monitor. That’s where the winning numbers are shown in lights. If you have winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to dally, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You are required to get up to the keno booth to collect your winnings, and then a new keno game will surely begin within 5 minutes.

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

Since you do not trust yourself to beat that 5 minute deadline each time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your selected numbers on anywhere from two to twenty tickets. When the max amount of games (matching the amount of tickets) is played, you can then get off your numb bum and go get your winnings.

Still another option is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which normally lets you make number picks for 30 keno rounds or more. Heck, you can take vacation to Greece and not have to worry about getting back in time to get your numbers. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after you by it!

And now you know a couple indispensable methods for winning keno. If you are an adept player, they might seem stupidly obvious. Still, it does not hurt to study up on the basics, and if you are a newbie player, every bit of information will help make your keno experience more exciting.