The story of this game is truly exceptional. The pioneers are Chinese, and the game itself helped raise funds for the construction of the Great Wall of China. It is worth noting that in modern China, betting and gambling houses were not accepted as an institution that could help the state's financial situation until the 19th century. In some towns, tickets were carried by white doves, giving rise to the name 白鸽票 - báigē piào, which translates as 'tickets carried by white doves'. The Chinese usually used the first eighty characters of their traditional alphabet for this game. It was brought to the West by the Chinese when the first transcontinental railway was built, and in the state of Texas it became very popular in 1866, giving the game the name it is still known today.
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Keno rules (Keno rules)
In this game, your guesses are important. It is how many guesses you make between 1 and 80. The Keno rules seem very simple at first, but you only have 20 tries (the number of numbers can vary depending on the casino or other gambling operator). The probability of not guessing any of the numbers is 1 in 843, while the probability of guessing all 20 numbers is just 1 in 3,535,316,142,212,173,800 (the probabilities shown are for 80 numbers, but will vary for other numbers).
In live games, when played in casinos or, very popularly, on cruise ships, it is common to play the standard 20-number version. Players usually purchase game tickets containing 80 numbers in groups of 10 (8 rows in total, but please note that the layout may be different). Players must mark between 1 and 20 numbers that they expect to see drawn or blown out of a special machine (sometimes replaced by a computer, TV screen, etc.). A ticket is then printed with the numbers chosen by the player. The casino draws 20 numbers and pays the winners. Payment is made when half or more of the numbers are guessed, normally. Therefore, you may not mark all 20 numbers, but, for example, 4 numbers. Exact payouts should be checked before playing, as different casinos have different payout odds.
If you choose 20 numbers and guess them all, you are considered to have caught a pigeon (from the historical name of the game). This is extremely rare and the payout can be 10 or even 100 thousand times the ticket price. The typical ticket price is one euro or one dollar, depending on the casino location and the local currency. However, due to the extremely low chance of guessing all 20 numbers, this is usually considered a jackpot and the winnings can be as high as several million.
Other payouts are made according to tables set by the organisers, which depend on the number of numbers guessed and the number of guesses. 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 they had a much better chance of winning.
Unconventional bets
Some casinos offer several types of bets that are not common in all casinos:
- A straight ticket
- Royal Ticket
- Combinations
- A growing pot of gold
These types of bets, or sometimes called strategies, are often just a way to get you more involved in the game and encourage you to play more than once. We recommend that you choose the simplest way to play - a straight ticket, which means that you choose specific marked numbers.
For how to play with combo tickets and what the conditions are for the cumulative/increasing jackpot, we suggest you check with the individual game - conditions may vary.
Keno strategy (Keno strategy). How to win?
There is only one way to win - by playing and not worrying too much. This is a game that is basically all about luck and nothing more. Keno strategy cannot work just because every number has a perfectly equal chance of rolling in or out of the machine.
Keno casino games (Keno casino games)
Do you dream of "making it big" but don't want to take too many risks? This is the game for you! It's very easy to learn, with no additional calculations or strategies, and available on most casino platforms. Keno casino games are easily accessible thanks to the extremely low stakes. Keno is often found in online casinos where only 10 numbers are drawn. This makes it a little easier to guess everything, and the prize is still impressive - typically 10,000 times the ticket price (a €1 ticket would bring a prize of €10,000). Note that the payouts vary from casino to casino and depend on the number of numbers you manage to guess. And special payouts are also available for the bonus number selected.
Keno live (Keno live)
As you already know, this game is Bingo, poker and Roulette the elements are put together as one. How much you win depends on how many numbers you guess. Although in Lithuania this game is not organised in live cafés (we suggest you go to a foreign resort hotel where animators are sure to bring you Keno live), you can book this service for a private work or birthday party as a way to pass the time. And for everyday gambling in our country, you can buy tickets at the Perlas box office or on the website. Kenoloto is broadcast daily Monday-Friday at 13:58 and in the evening at 20:25.On weekends, the daily broadcast is at 15:43 and the evening broadcast at 20:25 on LRT. For those who prefer a faster pace of the game, we recommend you to visit the betting shops, where the draws are made every few minutes. Choose your numbers and if your numbers are picked - you win!
Why is this game so popular among seniors?
Often portrayed in films as a game for seniors, it is even organised in retirement homes and often found on cruise ships. The reason for this is very simple: it is a relaxing gamble that offers the chance to win, but at the same time does not carry a high risk of losing. In many cases, seniors choose one or more tickets, watch the game for a while and enjoy winning a small prize or having a good time. In addition, some casinos offer drinks or snacks while you play, so it's a low-cost way to enjoy a casino treat (tickets are usually not expensive).
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