It might not often be considered the most lucrative game in the realm of betting, but keno has tons of passionate fans. And so it should! It’s a always thrilling lotto-type game that’s simple to master, readily available in tons of different variations, and one that can yield millions for gamblers who learn its heaps of subtle nuances. But let’s deal with the basic facts here.

When explaining keno to amateurs, some gambling connoisseurs compare it to bingo. This is at least partly apt, in that both games are generally numerical. But to carry that comparison too far might be to discount the many unique aspect that make keno so fun. Unlike bingo, keno players have the freedom to select the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the player is furnished with an additional level of personal responsibility by being able to choose as many (or as few) numbers as he or she wants. 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 of your handpicked numbers with a good oldmarker like you had when you were in grade 3.

Once you have checked your numbers, carry the card back to the girl at the keno stand. The girl will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to drop this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your loud shirt and would like to help out, without a winning slip in hand, you will be given precisely $.00 for your actions.

Ok, there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno ticket. Let’s move on to something a bit more complex, shall we?

After you’ve selected your numbers, get yourself into a comfortable keno booth and see the action happen on the big keno monitor. This is where the winning numbers show up for all to see. If you have winning numbers, mark your card aptly. Be sure not to dally, or sit there praising yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You need to get up to the keno stand to get your winnings, and then a new round of keno will probably start up within five minutes.

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

Since you can not trust yourself to meet that 5 minute margin every time, you always have the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from two to twenty slips. When the maximum number of games (the same as the number of tickets) is completed, you should then get off your lazy butt and go collect your winnings.

Yet another opportunity is referred to as a "stray and play" keno slip, which usually lets you make number choices for thirty keno rounds or more. Heck, you can take all the time in the world and not have to fret about getting back in time to collect your winnings. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!

And now you know a couple of necessary schemes for winning keno. If you are an accomplished user, they might appear to be incredibly obvious. But it will never hurt to bone up on the basics, and if you are a novice user, every bit of advice will help make your keno experience more captivating.