The history of this game is truly unique. The pioneers are considered to be the Chinese, and the game itself helped raise funds for the construction of the Great Wall of China. It is worth mentioning that in modern China, gambling and casinos, as institutions that could help the state's financial situation, were not accepted until the 19th century. In some cities, tickets were carried by white pigeons, which led to the name – 白鸽票 – báigē piào, which translates to – tickets carried by white pigeons. The Chinese usually used the first eighty characters of their traditional alphabet in this game. This gambling game was brought to the West by the same Chinese when the first transcontinental railway was built, and in the state of Texas, this game became very popular in 1866 and gained a name that is still known today.
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Keno rules (Keno taisyklės)
In this game, your guesses are important. It is about how many numbers you will guess from 1 to 80. At first, Keno rules (Keno taisyklės) seem very simple, but you only have 20 attempts (the number of attempts may vary depending on the casino or other gambling organizer). The probability of not guessing a single number is 1 in 843, and guessing all 20 is only 1 in 3,535,316,142,212,173,800 (the probabilities shown are for playing with 80 numbers; with a different number of numbers, the probability will differ).
In live games, when played in a casino or, very popularly, on cruise ships, it is customary to play the standard 20-number version. Players usually purchase game tickets-cards, which have 80 numbers divided into 10 (a total of 8 rows, but note that the layout may be different). Players must mark from 1 to 20 numbers they hope to see drawn or blown out of a special machine (sometimes replaced by a computer, TV screen, or other). After marking the numbers, players hand over the cards to the casino staff (usually called runners for this game). Then a ticket is printed with the player's chosen numbers. The casino draws 20 numbers and pays the winners. Payment is made when, usually, half or more of the numbers are guessed. Therefore, you can mark not all 20, but, for example, 4 numbers. How much exactly will be paid should be reviewed before playing, as different casinos apply different payout coefficients.
If you choose 20 numbers and guess them all, it is considered that you have caught the pigeon (from the historical name of this game). Such a case is extremely rare, and the payout can be 10 or even 100 thousand times greater than the ticket price. The typical ticket price is one euro or one dollar, depending on the casino location and local currency. However, due to the extremely low chance of guessing all 20 numbers, it is usually considered a Jackpot, and the winnings can be several million.
Other payouts are paid according to the tables set by the organizers, which depend on the number of guessed numbers and the number of guessed numbers. For example, if you guessed 4 numbers and guessed 3, you will get much more than someone who guessed 6 and guessed the same three because he had a much greater chance of winning.
Non-traditional bets
Some casinos offer several types of bets that are not found everywhere:
- Straight ticket
- Royal ticket
- Combinations
- Progressive jackpot
These types of bets or, sometimes called, strategies are often just a way to get more involved in the game and encourage playing more than once. We recommend choosing the simplest way to play – a straight ticket, which means you choose specific marked numbers.
How to play with combined tickets, what are the conditions for the accumulating/progressive jackpot, we suggest you find out in the specific game – the conditions may be different.
Keno strategy (Keno strategija). How to win?
You can win only in one way – by playing and not worrying too much. This is a game where essentially only the luck factor works and nothing else. Strategy (English Keno strategy) cannot work simply because each number has completely equal chances of rolling out or falling out of this game machine.
Keno casino games (Keno kazino žaidimai)
Dreaming of gambling but don't want to take too much risk? This game is just for you! Very easy to learn, without any additional calculations or strategies, and available on many casino platforms. Keno casino games (kazino žaidimas) are easily accessible due to very low bets. Often found in online casinos, Keno, where only 10 numbers are drawn. This slightly eases the chances of guessing everything, and the prize is still impressive – usually 10 thousand times more than the ticket cost (a 1 € ticket would bring a 10 thousand euro win). Don't forget that each casino's payouts are different and depend on the number of numbers you managed to guess. Special payouts for a chosen bonus number are also possible.
Keno live (Keno gyvai)
As you already know, this game is a combination of bingo, poker, and roulette elements. How much you win will depend on how many numbers you guessed. Although this game is not organized live in cafes in Lithuania (we suggest going to a foreign resort hotel where animators will definitely conduct Keno live for you), you can order this service as a pastime at a private work or birthday party. For daily gambling in our country, you can buy tickets at “Perlas” kiosks or on the website. The “Kenoloto” daytime draw is broadcast on LRT at 13:58 on Mondays-Fridays, and the evening draw at 20:25. On weekends, the daytime draw is at 15:43, and the evening draw at 20:25. For those who prefer a faster game pace, we recommend visiting betting shops where draws are held every few minutes. Choose numbers, and if your numbers are selected – you win!
Why is this game so popular among seniors?
Often depicted in movies as a seniors' game, it is organized even in nursing homes and is often found on cruise ships. The reason is very simple – it is a relaxing gambling game that offers a chance to win but at the same time does not pose a high risk of losing. Often, seniors choose one or a few tickets, watch the game for a while, and enjoy a small prize or a good time. Moreover, some casinos offer drinks or snacks while you play, so it is a way to enjoy casino treats at a low cost (tickets are usually not expensive).
