It will not ordinarily be thought of as the most lucrative game in the universe of wagering, but keno has huge amounts of zealous admirers. And it ought to! It’s a always entertaining lottery-like game that’s simple to pickup, readily available in a number of different variations, and one that may yield millions of dollars for people who master its numerous subtle intricacies. But let’s begin with the beginner’s rules here.

When defining keno to beginners, some wagering masters compare it to bingo. This is at least in part apt, in that both games are basically numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far is likely to be to miscalculate the countless unique characteristics that make keno so entertaining. Not like bingo, keno users have the power to select the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the player is given an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to choose as many (or as few) numbers as he feels they need. And it doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark each of your handpicked numbers with a ordinary#2 pencil like you had when you were in school.

Once you’ve marked your numbers, take your keno card back to the keno pit manager at the keno booth. The keno pit manager will record your numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t lose this (potentially) valuable 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 precisely $.00 for your actions.

So, there you have strategy numero uno: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let’s get on to something a little more advanced, ok?

Once you’ve marked your numbers, settle into a nice keno booth and see the action happen on the big keno monitor. That’s where the winning numbers are displayed for all to see. If you’ve got winning numbers, mark your card aptly. Be sure not to dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You want to get back to the keno stand to redeem your winnings, since a new drawing will surely start up within 5 minutes.

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

Since you do not trust yourself to make that five-minute deadline each and every time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" ticket. These include the same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from two to twenty slips. When the max amount of keno games (fitting the number of tickets) is played out, you can then get off your numb butt and go collect your winnings.

Another opportunity is known as a "stray and play" keno ticket, which commonly allows you make number picks for thirty games or more. Heck, you can take vacation to Greece and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to get your winnings. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!

So now you are aware of a handful of necessary methods for winning keno. If you are a good keno player, they might appear to be very obvious. But it will not hurt to bone up on the fundamentals, and if you are a newbie gambler, every bit of information will help make your keno experience more fun.