Online and Offline Keno Strategy
Some brows might rise at a discussion of keno strategy. Of course, there will be those who would argue that there no such thing as a keno strategy. If you're talking about strategy in a mathematical or player skill sense then you are correct. However, if you are talking of strategy beyond those parameters then we can say that there is indeed such a thing as a keno strategy.
No doubt about it, keno is a game of chance. What we should all realize though is that all casino games are games of chance. The difference lies in the fact that some games allow players to affect the odds and/or the house edge using individual skills while some games do not. Keno can be cast into the latter category.
As far as a keno strategy is concerned, there is no such thing as manipulating the odds or bringing down the house edge as you would do for games like blackjack. However, there are other options for players to get more out of wagers they make in keno. We'll now go over some specific points on keno strategy that you might find useful whether you play keno online or in a traditional land-based casino.
The very first piece of strategy anyone can think of in games of pure chance like keno and slots is to manage one's bankroll. That may very well be true if you play keno in a land-based casino where at times you are allowed to make half dollar wagers or even less. There are casinos that allow keno wagers to go down as much as 10 cents.
Sometimes you don't get to make such small wagers when playing online keno. When you can't make those nice small wagers then next alternative keno strategy is to mark as many spots on your ticket to at least be able to return your original bet. For example, you make a $1 bet on a keno ticket that allows you to make 25-cent bets. In order to win back your wager, you'll need to hit three spots.
In the above example, you should mark around seven spots on your ticket to at least get a better chance at this if you're playing a seven spot ticket. If you play a ticket that allows 11 spots for one dollar then mark 11 spots and check the payout scale regarding how many spots you need to win back your one-dollar wager. Never mark fewer spots, always mark enough to win back.
The key, as you have noticed, to this keno strategy is to pick out the most number of spots that does not affect an even return of your wager. By doing so, you not only get the chance to at least win back your wager, you also guarantee better winnings in the long run.