Here at our phenomenal NetBet online casino, we strive to continuously update our ever-growing library of online casino games, including keno games. Bingo, lottery and keno games are massively popular with players at our casino. There is nothing quite like the thrill of the lottery. Let us give you some background on how to play one of the oldest games in the world.
What is Keno?
Keno can best be described as a game of chance based on drawing random numbers and covering the corresponding numbers on your sheet. Its close comparison is to bingo and lotto and its rules and gameplay work in a very similar way. The only difference between bingo and keno is that in keno you can choose your own numbers.
You are given a sheet of 80 numbers and the player decides which numbers they want to select. Once that is done, you then fill in the wager section on your sheet with how much you would like to wager. In-house keno works differently as you would then give your sheet to a worker for it to be submitted for the next round of numbers. In online and electrical keno, this process is done by the player with a lot more ease and speed.
Once you have the basics down, there are a number of ways to bet differently to make the game more complex and fun. Combination bets can be placed on certain sections of numbers to be called. Keno is popular worldwide and has a history going back to ancient times. Its influence on modern-day casinos is hard to miss, with lotto and bingo games seen all over the world in-house and online.
History of Keno
Keno may be one of the oldest games still being actively played in casinos around the world. It is said that it is even older than the game of bingo, with the history of keno being played going back to ancient China over 2000 years ago. The popularity of the game grew in China and throughout Asia for hundreds of years whilst going through different variations along the way. It was not introduced to the western world until the 1840’s when Chinese immigrants began to move to the USA.
Americans fell in love with the game and made their own version with the Chinese letters changed to English numbers. This spawned a huge evolution with lotto and bingo becoming massively popular in the western world. Keno was introduced into casinos in Nevada in 1933 and is now a staple of the casino world. The game carried over to the online market with ease with the simplicity and speed of the games enjoyed by all. Keno is certainly one of the most important games in our history and has inspired many around it.
Online Keno at NetBet
At NetBet, we have a wide variety of games which incorporate keno gameplay as well as bingo and lotto. No matter what style of game you are looking for, NetBet has you covered. Whether you are looking for keno-inspired games, live lotto and bingo games or even access to worldwide lotteries in real-time, the choice is yours.
If you head to the online lotto page at NetBet, players will see a list of countries’ national lottery games to take part in. The ones that are live will be at the top of the page so you can get involved in real-time.
Alternatively, head to the live lottery section to find a number of live games hosted by real dealers. These include a range of titles with bingo, lottery and keno gameplay integrated. Some of the most popular with our players include Lucky 7, Lucky 6 and Lucky 5. Each of these has slightly different rules so players can get a feel of which version is best for them.
As you can see, NetBet has all you need if you are looking for games inspired by the history of keno. Head online now to see them for yourself!
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