Playing keno is like having the lottery every fifteen minutes. Players select from one number to 10, 15 or 20, depending on the casino. The casino then randomly chooses 20 of the 80 available numbers on the keno board. Players receive a payout depending on how many of their numbers they catch. Here are a few strategic ideas for Keno.

Keno Strategy No. 1: Stay Away From One Number

In reality, the odds of hitting a single number are very low. Always remember the more numbers you pick, the more you have to correctly catch to get the paid off. In fact, this bet offers the House the best edge it gets at around 25 percent in most cases. In contrast, picking groups of numbers usually offers the House an edge of ten percent or less.

Keno Strategy No. 2: Pick Nine Numbers

Although this is not always the case, the keno odds tend to peak at around nine numbers. Picking fewer or more numbers usually gives a progressively higher edge to the casino. This is not true in all cases, but it is relatively common. Nine spots usually produces a House edge of less than five percent.

Keno Strategy No. 3: understand keno odd

As you can see, the odds in keno are not particularly favourable to the player. However, the possibility of winning thousands for a bet of only $2 is what appeals to many about keno. If you are only for fun, and not with a winning expectation, this prospect of winning big for a minimal investment may make keno an enjoyable play.

Probability/Odds of attaining selected Keno numbers

Keno Tips

• Play your numbers in patterns instead of spreading them out all over.
• Try playing the top 2 lines. Play 1,2,5,10,11 and 2 others of choice. Vary your choices and you will hit at least 5/7 and probably 7/7 within an hour.
• Keep your numbers the same regardless of what you pick until you hit large on them. You will always come out ahead at least once. When you are, even if it is only by $1, cash out and do it again!