Well, there really isn't much to be said about strategy when it comes to the game of keno. Being a game of pure luck, the numbers you pick don't play a role in whether you win or lose, but as in any casino game, there are of course things you can do to make for a better game. Wagering more than you can afford is a risky business but one that's quite popular among gamblers at the casinos. Before I start explaining what the strategy actually entails, you need to know that there isn't a keno strategy in existence that can increase your chances of winning. Having said that, you could wear your lucky shoes or bring your lucky pendant, because luck is the only thing that can make a difference.

Let's take a closer look at the game, shall we? Starting off, you have the ticket in front of you and you're probably wondering to yourself how to play it so that this time you hit the jackpot. Well, if there were a way to do that, everyone would be raking in the state lottery more than once in his or her lifetime. Unfortunately, randomness plays a very important role in keno and there's no way to beat it. Lady Luck is your best friend in this game of chance. Take a look at the odds.

So, how do you play the game to give yourself the best chances? Well, money management is a very big issue when it comes to gambling, and keno is no exception. How you manage your money is a critical factor in a good keno strategy, because that's what allows you to play. Such is the world - not much comes free. The risks of falling into debt aren't normally that high because usually, you're wagering only small amounts each time; however, the game does have the potential to cross the safe line when people are betting more than they should. With the various ways to play the game, it's easy for all the bets to add up to a high amount. Although normally keno isn't a very expensive game to play, with most betting limits being around $1 or $2, it can end up costing more than a person can afford to lose.

Because keno isn't a very rewarding game compared to some others that you can find throughout the casino, wagering more money on a single bet might not get you so much in return. Keno is a negative expectation game, which means that you'll lose more than you will win in the long run, and holds a house edge of around 35% - one of he highest in the casino! No wonder the attendants invite you to play - that's how they get paid.

This is really it for keno strategy, but let me explain to you the other parts that the game entails, such as what and how many numbers you pick. This is often an area that is misunderstood and used by some in their fool-proof systems and strategies. Some 'experts' as they call themselves may tell you that playing less numbers is a better way to catch a number and that's true, because the probability of catching 2 numbers out of 20 drawn is much better than that of catching 4 numbers out of 20. So, you can see that this doesn't make for a good strategy or a system for that fact. The payout that the casino offers in turn reflects the chances of catching a number, so, the better the chances, the lower the payout. Trust me, the casinos have thought it out thoroughly and won't sell themselves short by any means.

Keno really isn't made for people to make money, but rather for the casinos to profit from it while offering players some entertainment. If you're looking for a real moneymaker, I would suggest blackjack or craps. Both have a low house edge, and if played correctly, can be very beneficial to the player. The trick for any gambling strategy is to know which games to play and which to avoid and that isn't always as easy as it sounds. The flashing signs and appealing invitations of various station at the casino are sometimes hard to resist and you need to remind yourself of what the original intention was of you visiting the casino. Sure enough, the games that have the highest house edge are usually the most amusing because they offer more action for you dollar, but definitely no dollar in return.