It will not generally be looked at as the sexiest game in the universe of wagering, but keno has millions of fanatical fans. And it ought to! It’s a constantly exciting lotto-esque game that’s easy to learn, abundantly available in loads of alternate styles, and one that can yield millions for people who learn its heaps of subtle nuances. But let’s begin with the basic rules for now.

When defining keno to novices, some gaming connoisseurs compare it to the lottery. This is at least nearly apt, in that both games are basically numerical. But to take that comparison too far would be to discount the great many unique characteristics that make keno so interesting. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the freedom to choose the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the player is accord an extra degree of personal responsibility by being able to determine as many (or as few) numbers as she thinks is appropriate. And it doesn’t take a doctor of keno to figure out how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your desired numbers with a good oldpen like you used back in the day.

Now that you’ve marked your numbers, take the keno card back to the nice person at the keno booth. The girl will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Make sure no to lose this (potentially) expensive piece of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your face and wants help out, without a winning receipt in hand, you will collect precisely $.00 for your actions.

And there you have strategy number one: always make sure to keep your keno ticket. Let us move to something a bit more useful, shall we?

Once you’ve picked your numbers, settle into a comfortable keno booth and observe the action take place on the video monitor. This is where the winning numbers appear for all to see. If you checked winners, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to drag your feet, or sit there congratulating yourself for an obnoxious length of time. You are required to get back to the keno stand to get your winnings, as a new round of keno will almost certainly start within a few minutes.

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

Since you do not trust yourself to make that 5 minute margin each and every time, you always retain the option of buying a "multi-race" card. These include the very same set of your desired numbers on anywhere from 2 to twenty slips. When the max amount of rounds (the same as the amount of tickets) is played, you will then be able to get off your numb butt and go get your winnings.

Another choice is referred to as a "stray and play" keno slip, which normally lets you make number picks for thirty rounds or more. Heck, you can take a Swedish massage and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to retrieve your winnings. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s bought!

So now you know a handful of required techniques for winning keno. If you are a good gambler, they may appear to be quite obvious. However, it will not hurt to brush up on the basic methods, and if you are a novice gambler, every little bit of direction will help make your keno playing time more agreeable.