Keno is a popular bingo-like game offered by most online as well as land-based gaming establishments. According to Keno history, although the name of the game, 'Keno,' has Latin roots ('quini' five each), the game was first introduced in China during the Han Dynasty approximately in 187 B.C. Keno arrived to the West with Chinese immigrants who came to the U.S. to assist in building the American trans-continental railroad two centuries ago. Since then, Keno has become the favorite casino game for many players all over the world.
Keno is a very easy game to play. No special gaming skills are required. Playing Keno is very similar to playing the lottery. Each player receives a ticket featuring a total of 80 numbers. The goal of the game is to predict up to 20 numbers selected (either by you or by a computer program, depending on where you happen to play) in the beginning of each playing round. You are offered the option to place a bet on anywhere between 1 and 10 numbers that you believe may come up.
Keno payouts depend on how many numbers you pick and how many numbers are eventually 'hit' 'hit' (meaning, predicted correctly). The more numbers you choose and the more numbers Hit, the more attractive the payout. Surprisingly enough, some casinos will pay players for hitting only a few (and, sometimes even zero) numbers. For instance, it is quite common to see casinos paying paying $500 for a 'hit' of 0 out of 20 on a ticket featuring twenty spots.
In Keno, a round of play begins by selecting your preferred numbers on the Keno board. When you have selected a number, it becomes highlighted. To drop a number, just click on it once more. You can spot your potential payout in a corner of your computer screen as you choose the numbers. After you have established how many and what numbers you want to place a wager on, you can decide how much money you want to put on the line. After each round of Keno, your results appear on your computer screen.
In the past, you had to take the winning ticket to the keno booth for collection right after the race results were made available, with drawings typically taking place about every five minutes. In those days, if you tried to collect your winnings after another race was already launched, the ticket was declared expired and no money was paid out even if you had won. In modern times, however, seeking for the best way to accommodate patrons, many casinos open 'late pay' windows allowing players to redeem their winnings on a later occasion. In any case, it is wise to become familiar with your casino's rules on payouts before you start playing there.
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