The basic straight ticket in Keno in its simplest form. It is on this type of ticket that most beginners find their indoctrination into the game. The more complicated types of tickets include split tickets, way tickets and combination tickets. As you will see these types of tickets are nothing more than complex or multiple straight tickets. It is extremely important that the player have a complete understanding of the basic straight tickets, before learning or attempting to learn or play the more advanced types of tickets.
The straight tickets are offered in selections from 1 to 15 spots. In most casinos a 20 spot straight ticket is also followed. This type of tickets has different pay and price rates from regular straight tickets and can be called a Keno Special.
Most Gamblers who operate on a moderate gambling budget will probably prefer to play their tickets on a moderate rate established by the casino. Like all casinos keno is geared to give the house a certain profit margin which is generally referred to as the house . When playing a straight ticket the house percentage will range from 25% to 30%.
