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It will not often be seen as the sexiest game in the realm of gambling, but keno has loads of dedicated players. And why not? It's a consistently thrilling lotto-type game that's easy to master, abundantly available in loads of different variations, and one that will pay out millions for gamblers who master its numerous subtle intricacies. But let's start with the basic rules here.

When explaining keno to novices, some gaming pros compare it to lotto. This is at least to a certain degree correct, in that both games are generally numerical. Yet to carry that comparison too far will be to belittle the good many unique aspect that make keno so interesting. Not like bingo, keno enthusiasts have the freedom to select the numbers for each card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the player is granted an extra level of personal responsibility by being able to choose as many (or as few) numbers as she thinks is appropriate. 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 all your picked numbers with a normalmarker like you used back in school.

Now that you've marked your numbers, take your card back to the keno pit manager at the keno stand. The nice person will record those numbers and then hand you a receipt. Don't drop this (potentially) valuable bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your pretty face and would like to help out, without a winning slip on you, you will collect precisely $.00 for your time spent.

Ok, there you have strategy #1: always be sure to keep your keno receipt. Let's go on to something a little more useful, shall we?

Now that you've selected your numbers, get into a nice keno booth and see the action take place on the big keno monitor. That is where the winning numbers are displayed in lights. If you have winning numbers, mark your card accordingly. Sake care not to drag your feet, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You want to get up to the keno stand to get your winnings, since a new drawing will surely start within a few minutes.

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

Assuming you can't trust yourself to beat that five-minute margin each and every time, you always retain the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the very same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from two to twenty slips. When the maximum amount of games (matching the number of tickets) is played out, you are then able to get off your numb back side and go redeem your winnings.

Another opportunity is known as a "stray and play" keno card, which commonly allows you make number picks for thirty keno games or more. Heck, you can take a world tour and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to collect your numbers. Most "stray and play" tickets are good for up to a whole year after you purchase it!

So now you know a couple of essential methods for winning keno. If you are a good player, they might seem very obvious. Still, it does not hurt to bone up on the fundamentals, and if you are a new keno player, every little bit of information will help make your keno playing more captivating.