Online Keno

Online keno is a hybrid bingo and lottery game, and is among the easiest of casino games to learn thanks to straightforward rules and game flow and a focus on fun versus strategy. It also boasts an intriguing, if only speculative, history that purports the game dates back to ancient China.

Today’s online casino keno games have deviated little from the format set forth by their predecessor. Each begins with the distribution of tickets. Tickets are keno boards with 80 numbers printed ten across and eight down. Players choose between one and ten numbers they think will be one of the 20 numbers selected. Players bet on their numbers and await the outcome.

The goal of keno and keno online is to guess the correct numbers of the 20 that are called in each round. Winnings are awarded when a player gets a “Hit”—a number pre-selected by the player then randomly drawn.

In keno games, as in most other casino games, the size of the winnings is determined by the size of the bet, with most keno games offering bets in 1, 3 and 5 increments. The quantity of numbers selected each game will also influence the size of the prize pool.

To better understand online casino keno games, tour Gambling City’s keno articles, each of which focuses on a specific game aspect. Peruse the brief summaries below, addressing topics as varied as keno strategy and where to find free keno games, and then click on the links provided for more comprehensive coverage of the articles you want to read. Gambling City knows keno. Let us share with you the secrets for increasing your winnings.

Keno Rules—How to Play Online Keno

Keno rules are the same in online casinos as they are in land based casinos, so once you learn the game it's easy to play keno pretty much anywhere. Put simply, pick as many as ten numbers between one and 80 that you think will be drawn; place bets on each of those numbers; and await the outcome. Though online casino keno is a game of luck, similar to bingo and lotteries, rules as to game flow and betting should still be followed.

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Keno Strategy—How to Win at Keno

In truth, there is no in-game strategy that can help you to win at keno. As opposed to a casino game like poker, for example, wherein players make decisions in the course of a game that influence its outcome, keno players rely entirely on lady luck. There are, however, pre-game strategies that affect whether players win or lose over the long haul. Gambling City explains them.

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Free Keno—Where to Play Free Keno

One of the many advantages to playing casino games online is the availability of free games that allow players to enjoy the thrill of anticipating a win without the risk involved in betting real money. Free keno games are offered at many of the better online casinos. You can even play keno at Gambling City where we offer our own version of a free flash keno game that requires no download and no wager.

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Keno Odds—Keno Probabilities and Playing the Odds

Did you know that there are 3,535,316,142,212,174,320 possible number combinations when choosing 20 numbers from a total of 80? Calculating odds when faced with such an extraordinary number may seem an insurmountable task. Keeping in mind, however, that number order is irrelevant, keno odds are quite simple to track. Here, Gambling City explains them.

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Keno Tips—The Dos and Don’ts of Keno Online

Gambling City’s online casino keno “cheat sheet”, which outlines the Dos and Don’ts of playing keno online, explains the best bets for winning the maximum prize and winning at keno over time. Here you’ll find expert tips on everything from managing your bankroll to how many numbers you should choose per ticket to win at keno more often.

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Keno History—Origins of Keno and Keno Online

Online keno history is intriguing but unproved. According to some theorists, Cheung Leung of the Han Dynasty introduced it as a means of funding an unpopular war. Citizens paid to select “numbers” from 120 Chinese characters, and were awarded money when their number(s) came up. The game is said to have won the war and paid for much of the construction of the Great Wall.

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Keno Glossary—Terms and Definitions

Like every casino game, Keno has a language all its own—and if you don’t speak it, playing the game can prove difficult. That’s why GamblingCity.net compiled a keno glossary. Within its pages are the keno terms and definitions central to the game. Read it and you’ll not only be able to play keno, you’ll sound like a pro doing it.

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