It may not ordinarily be seen as the sexiest game in the arena of wagering, but keno has tons of dedicated players. And it should! It’s a always exciting lotto-like game that’s simple to master, abundantly available in loads of assorted variations, and one that will pay out millions of dollars for those who master its countless subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the beginner’s rules for now.

When describing keno to amateurs, some gaming experts compare it to lotto. This is at least in some measure apt, in that each game is essentially numerical. But to carry that comparison too far will be to misunderstand the endless unique aspect that make keno so exciting. Not like bingo, keno gamblers have the power to choose the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the gambler is given an additional degree of personal responsibility by being able to choose as many (or as few) numbers as he needs. 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 selected numbers with a standardmarker like you had when you were in third grade.

Now that you have checked your numbers, take the card back to the clerk at the keno stand. The person will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t misplace this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the keno pit manager remembers your face and wants help out, without a winning receipt on you, you will collect precisely $.00 for your time spent.

OK, so there you have strategy #1: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let us move on to something a little bit more advanced, what do you think?

After you’ve picked your numbers, get yourself into a nice keno booth and observe the action unfold on a video monitor. This is where the winning numbers show up in lights. If you selected winners, mark your card aptly. Sake care not to take too much time, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You must get up to the keno booth to redeem your winnings, since a new round of keno will most likely begin within not too many minutes.

Strategy #2: always be sure to get back to the keno stand on time!

Since you can’t trust yourself to beat that five-minute deadline each and every time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the very same set of your handpicked numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty slips. When the maximum number of games (the same as the amount of tickets) is played out, you should then get off your numb rump and go collect your winnings.

Still another option is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which usually lets you make number selection for 30 games or more. Gosh, you can take vacation to France and not have to worry about getting back in time to retrieve your numbers. Most "stray and play" slips are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!

So now you are aware of a couple indispensable strategies for winning keno. If you are an advanced player, they may appear to be very obvious. But it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a new user, every tiny bit of information will help make your keno betting more exciting.