Keno Strategies That Make Money
It may not generally be considered the funnest game in the universe of gambling, but keno has millions of zealous players. As well it should! It’s a regularly thrilling lotto-like game that’s simple to master, readily available in many different styles, and one that will yield mega-dollars for players who learn its heaps of subtle intricacies. But let’s start with the basic rules for now.
When defining keno to beginners, some wagering connoisseurs compare it to bingo. This is at least partly correct, in that both games are essentially numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far can be to downplay the endless unique aspect that make keno so fun. Not like bingo, keno players have the ability to select the numbers for every card.
Keno cards have a total of eighty numbers, but the user is accord an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to pick 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 your picked numbers with a good old#2 pencil like you used back in the day.
After you’ve checked your numbers, carry the keno card back to the keno pit manager at the keno booth. The girl will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Do not drop this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your pretty face and wants help out, without a winning ticket in hand, you will win exactly $.00 for your efforts.
And there you have strategy #1: always take care to keep your keno slip. Let us get on to something a little bit more useful, what do you think?
Once you’ve picked out your numbers, get into a nice keno booth and watch the action take place on a big video monitor. This is where the winning numbers appear for all to see. If you marked winners, mark your card aptly. Sake care not to move to slowly, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You must get up to the keno stand to collect your winnings, and a new keno game will probably get going within five minutes.
Strategy #2: always be sure to get back to the keno booth on time!
Since you can’t trust yourself to meet that 5 minute deadline every time, you always have the option of purchasing a "multi-race" ticket. These include the self same set of your picked numbers on anywhere from two to 20 tickets. When the maximum amount of keno games (fitting the amount of tickets) is played, you can then get off your lazy rump and go retrieve your winnings.
Still another option is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which commonly allows you make number selection for thirty rounds or more. Gosh, you can take vacation to Italy and not have to worry about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" cards are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!
So now you have learned a few essential methods for winning keno. If you are an adept user, they may seem very obvious. But it does not hurt to bone up on the basics, and if you are a beginner player, every little bit of direction will help make your keno playing time more entertaining.
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