Keno Balls
Last week we talked about the idea that the amount of paint on the keno ball could affect the outcome of the call. I pretty much debunked that with the proviso that this idea can actually be tested these days through simple statistical methods.
Back in the day there used to be theories bandied back and forth about how the paint on the balls could be used to deliberately tamper with the outcome of the balls. There were two methods proposed:
• The use of some kind of heavier than usual paint that would give the ball a discernable heavier weight than untampered balls.
• The use of some kind of magnetic paint.
I need to stress that as far as I know neither of these methods has ever been detected in use by cheaters.
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- Watch the keno machine randomly selects 20 balls (or watch the screen). Most modern keno machines use computer software to generate winning numbers. The numbers are then displayed electronically on keno boards throughout the establishment.
The use of some kind of heavy paint seems to be plausible, perhaps the inclusion of lead or uranium in the pigment. This could be accomplished either by someone inside or outside the game (but one who had access to the balls at some stage of production.)
In the second case, the operators of the game might be unaware of the cheat. Although it is not proven that this is possible or that additional weight on a ball will influence its frequency, some keno games do weigh them occasionally as a preventative measure for this kind of scam. I think that is a good idea.
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Now the use of some kind of magnetic paint might be less obvious as the balls would all weigh the same and presumably look alike. However, there would have to be some kind of electromagnet installed either at the top or the bottom of the ball selection device.
This is not impossible but unlikely without the participation of the game operators. This cheat can be easily detected if the investigator simply gets a strong magnet and passes it over the set of balls, looking closely for movement. If the balls are magnetized, it will be evident.
Occasionally you will see keno balls “stick” either in the top of one of the tubes of the blower, or sometimes one or more will stick around the top of the glass bowl.
I remember one game where the balls would stick on almost every game. It turns out that the graveyard crew, when cleaning the rabbit ears was using an electric blow dryer to dry out the ears after cleaning.
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Keno is a game of chance, but there are some useful tips and strategies for playing the game, but there are also some myths that should be ignored. Here, we look at whether winning at Keno is pure luck or whether a well-crafted strategy can increase your chances.
How to play
Keno is considered one of the easiest casino games you can play since you simply pick some numbers and hope for the best. Whilst you have absolutely no control over the game outcomes once the draw starts, you can improve the keno odds. This will be explained a bit later, but first, all you need to do to play Keno is to buy a game card from a licensed online casino and pick your numbers.
There are different variants of Keno with most offering 80 numbers from which you can pick between one and 20 numbers. For each number, decide how much money you want to bet on each. The casino will draw the numbers from a random number generator (RNG) and your winnings will be calculated automatically, though a payout table is usually published online by the casino.
Keno odds
The house edge for Keno is between 20 per cent and 35 per cent. Pick the games with the smallest house edge. This means when you play, you want to win big. If you are lucky enough to win big, walk away from the game.
Strategies to improve keno odds
Use a welcome or loyalty bonus
Look for a no deposit bonus or any welcome bonus which that allows the money to be used on Keno and where the wagering requirements are not too high.
Spread the risk
The best keno betting strategy is to manage your bankroll effectively and maximise the number of cards you buy. Split your bankroll evenly across as many cards as possible. Although this strategy does not guarantee a win, playing different combinations of your chosen numbers across multiple cards means you spread the risk, even though the odds remain the same.
Bet on the bonus ball
Choose to play Keno that offers a bonus ball, because if you land on it, you will win big. In some games, this is known as Bullseye or a Booster Ball. The booster ball costs more to bet on but it is worth it if it pays.
Look for multipliers
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Check the rules of the game of Keno you are betting on. Some Keno games offer multipliers for matching the first or last picks. Often, these games do not cost extra to play.
False strategies
No secret patterns or hot numbers
There are no “secret patterns” regarding the numbers drawn, so any suggestion that some numbers are “hot” (numbers that appear more often than others) is a myth since the RNGs are not influenced by previous draws.
Double Up strategy
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The double up strategy is one that can be used to potentially win back losses. Simply put, the strategy requires the doubling of a previously lost bet. This means that if you lose on your first bet of USD1, you bet USD2, then USD4 and so on until you win. This can work on even-money bets like roulette but is less effective in Keno as it involves bigger risks with each bet, which can get out of control fast or fail once betting limits are met.
Progressive jackpots
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A progressive jackpot can be paid randomly or when you hit a certain combination of numbers in Keno, but it is unlikely as the house edge is high.