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Keno is a game of pure speculation and is very similar to Lotto games. The game was brought over to the US by Chinese expatriates in the 19th century. As with lotto games, it is an absolutely easy to enjoy, and it is appealing as large fortunes are available for very little bets. Keno is enjoyed at lounges, clubs and recreation center all over the world today. Unfortunately it shares another weak point with lottery games – terrible expectations.

Understandably, Keno found its way into online casinos as it was a simple game to build, and casino owners wanted to entice the big land based Keno fan base online. What was even more in the favor of casinos on the internet was that many gamblers were used to wagering on Keno on video screens, so the move on to the internet was less of a hurdle than say with blackjack.

So here is how you enjoy Keno. You begin by appointing between 4 and 10 numbers from a total of eighty numbers. Each choice is called a "spot". In many internet keno games, you can buy different cards for the same draw, and in quite a few games you can even pre-order for upcoming games.

After you have submitted your choices, twenty numbered balls will "drop" into a hopper from a tube. If enough of your spots are selected, you win. It is that easy. You will obviously come away with more, if more of your numbers come up, like with lottos.

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

Easy? Absolutely. So there has to be a problem? Yes. The casino edge 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 awful game you can possibly bet on. If you are looking for a game of randomness play slots.