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Tasty Keno Tidbits
So often, we play online casino games for enjoyment. We don't, however, think too much about the trivia or facts behind the games. We certainly don't take the time to research into the history of the game. But these details can make the game that much more enjoyable.
So our goal today is to bring keno facts to life and to add to your enjoyment of keno. Whether you play in a land-based keno casino or you play internet keno online, why not learn a few interesting details about keno?
A Little Keno History
First of all, there is the glamorous and intriguing history attached to keno. Keno actually started thousands of years ago in China. Legend has it that Cheung Leung first introduced the game during a war. His army's supplies were running low, and the citizens didn't want to give any more of their money to the war effort. So he started a game of chance to raise money and he saved the day! The keno game then spread throughout China.
Supposedly, there was so much money left over after the war that keno helped to fund the building of the Great Wall of China.
During this time period, characters were used in the body of the keno ticket rather than numbers, and the 80 characters actually become part of an ancient poem known as "The Thousand Character Classic." This poem, and the rhymes in the poem, was used to teach Chinese children to read and write. And all of this from keno!
More "Ways" to Win
The "way ticket" is a cute feature to know about when playing keno. It allows you to play multiple keno games all on one ticket. Let's say that you want to play three
4-spot games at once. You simply "x" your 12 chosen numbers, then circle them in three groups of 4 numbers each. Your one ticket now gives you three ways to win. Pay attention to this option the next time you sit down to play keno.
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Jackpot Keno
One fun activity at many keno sites is the progressive jackpot. This is a jackpot that rolls over as players make bets. For every game played, the game machine puts another small credit in the growing jackpot sum. Sometimes, a few game machines will be linked up together to create a great big joint jackpot. This is a fun feature that can add excitement, and potential winnings, to your keno game.
Keno Fun
No matter how you choose to play it, online keno is a great game that's fun for everyone. It's one of the simpler online casino games available, making it a great way to relax and enjoy. You don't need to read the rules in great detail or concentrate on counting cards. Just pick a few numbers, sit back, and, if your luck is good, watch your winnings come to you! Enjoy!
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