How to Play Live and Online Keno

There is no other game that is as easy, and with so large a potential payoff, as Keno. It doesn't matter if you have been playing at the casino for years, or if you have never gambled before; this game is very simple and it will only take a few minutes of your time to learn.

When you play live Keno, the first thing you have to do is purchase the tickets. When you buy one, you will see that it has 80 numbers arranged sequentially. These correspond to the numbers that are embedded in the balls that will be used to draw the winning combinations.

In Keno the numbers you can select vary according to the game, but the maximum is 20, because that is (usually) the number of balls used in the drawing process.

When you get the ticket, be sure to not just mark the numbers you want, but also make sure that if it is a "way", "combination" or "straight" you mark them as such. There is also a section where you should specify the cost of the ticket, which is commensurate to the games you play.

That is to say, if a Keno game is worth $2 and you hold 10 tickets, the total cost is $20. Always enter the correct information because any incorrect entry may result in the forfeiture of any cash you could win.

Once you have entered all the pertinent info, hand the ticket back to the clerk at the Keno booth, who will hand you another ticket with the same info. Now you just watch the large electronic display and see if the numbers you chose will be called. If they are, rush to the booth and claim your prize. If the next game proceeds before you claim your winnings, it will be forfeited.

If you are uncertain about something, don't hesitate to ask the personnel there. It's their job to answer your queries, so feel free to ask questions.

If you prefer to play on the Internet, it's easy too, and for some, even more convenient. You just log in to your favorite online Keno site and click the numbers that you prefer. The next step is to wait for the winning numbers to flash on your monitor and then follow the instructions on the site to claim your price.

Keno is an easy, pressure free and straightforward game. There is little that you actually need to do in terms of strategy and tactics, and that is why it is so popular among players. If you've never played, it's about time that you do, and get a chance to win millions.