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Keno is a game of pure speculation and is very similar to Lotto games. The game was brought to the USA by Chinese expatriates in the 19th century. As with lotto games, it is a very simple to play, and it is endearing as big prizes are available for very small wagers. Keno is enjoyed at lounges, clubs and rec center all over the planet today. Unfortunately it shares another characteristic with lotto games – horrid odds.

Sensibly, Keno ensconced its way into casinos on the internet as it was an easy game to develop, and online casino owners wanted to catch the large brick and mortar Keno fan base on the internet. What was even more in the favour of online casinos was that many gamblers were used to gambling on Keno on video terminals, so the move on to the internet was less of a problem than say with 21.

So here is how you play Keno. You start off by choosing between four and 10 numbers from a total of 80 numbers. Each selection is referred to as a "spot". In many online keno games, you can purchase different tickets for the same draw, and in a few games you can even pre purchase for games in the future.

Once you have submitted your choices, twenty balls with numbers will "drop" into a hopper from a tube. If enough of your spots are drawn, you win. That simple. You will obviously amass more, if more of your numbers come up, like with lottos.

Most keno internet games allow you to buy tickets between five cents and $5, and pay out in multiples of your ticket value. Jackpot prizes of up to $50,000 are not uncommon.

Simple? Absolutely. So there must be a catch? Yes. The casino advantage with Keno is 30% or greater, the WORST of any internet casino game. The expectation of landing on a number is 0.25%. Keno is by a long shot the atrocious game you might possibly gamble on. If you are seeking a game of speculation gamble on slots.