It won’t generally be looked at as the most fun game in the arena of wagering, but keno has massive amounts of passionate supporters. And it should! It’s a always thrilling lottery-type game that’s uncomplicated to play, abundantly available in several alternate formats, and one that may yield mega-dollars for players who learn its innumerable subtle rules. But let’s begin with the basic facts for now.

When defining keno to amateurs, some wagering pros compare it to lotto. This is at least in part correct, in that both games are essentially numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far will be to undervalue the many unique aspect that make keno so exciting. Unlike bingo, keno gamblers have the power to select the numbers for every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of 80 numbers, but the user is furnished with an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to pick as many (or as few) numbers as he needs. And it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your chosen numbers with a normalball point pen like you had when you were in school.

Once you’ve checked your numbers, take your keno card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The nice person will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Make sure no to lose this (potentially) lucrative piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your mug and would like to help out, without a winning ticket in hand, you will be given exactly $.00 for your winning card.

Ok, there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let us move to something a little bit more useful, what do you think?

Once you’ve selected your numbers, get yourself into a comfy keno booth and see the action unfold on a big video monitor. That is where the winning numbers are displayed for us. If you have winning numbers, mark your card aptly. Make sure not to dally, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You are required to get back to the keno booth to get your winnings, as a new round of keno will surely get going within 5 minutes.

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

Assuming you can not trust yourself to make that 5 minute deadline every time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from 2 to 20 slips. When the max amount of keno games (matching the amount of tickets) is played out, you should then get off your lazy rump and go redeem your winnings.

Yet another alternative is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which generally lets you make number selection for thirty keno games or more. Gosh, you can take all the time in the world and not have to fret about getting back in time to retrieve your winnings. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!

So now you are aware of a couple needed techniques for winning keno. If you are an advanced user, they may seem incredibly obvious. However, it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a newbie player, every little bit of direction will help make your keno experience more captivating.