Keno, like many casino games, has what is known as a static house edge. One which cannot be altered by skill level in order to offer better winning odds. Though you have a choice between casino keno, online or the slot machine sibling, video keno, attaining a low house edge is not easy to come across. People prefer to play for the possability of a particularly profitable payout. However, there are a few keno tips worth reading regardless of where or which of the games you're playing. As straightforward as keno is, it still requires some concentration and effort. Keeping your mind on the game can sometimes be a challenging task. Because there is so much going on at a casino losing track of the game is a very easy route to take. So, when playing keno - it's all or nothing! One of the most important keno tips that I can give you is to pay close attention to the game. Since the prizes can only be claimed before the next game starts, and in many casinos that would only be about 5 minutes, making sure that the correct numbers are marked off and that none are omitted is your way to the riches, given of course that you have picked the right numbers. When you've paid for your ticket, keeping a close eye on the numbers can only work to your best interest, especially in cases where you have spent a large amount of money, which brings me to the next in my list of keno tips. When gambling, despite the game you've chosen to play, keeping an eye on your bankroll is also very important. With all that the games have to offer and the distractions that are part of the casinos, many lose track of how much they're spending, which can lead to financial problems. The best of all tips when it comes to money management, is to work out exactly how much you're willing to spend and not to go above that limit. Gambling is very amusing, but just like anything else, has to be done in moderation.

1. As per normal poker rules - playing and betting proceeds in a clockwise direction.

2. All Players must first ante before they receive their initial cards, except the $0.50/$1 game which has no ante.

3. There are five betting rounds in a complete game of Seven-Card Stud, not including the ante.

4. On the first round of betting, the Player with the lowest value door card "brings-in" and starts the betting - equal to at least half the minimum bet for the game. In proceeding rounds, the Player with the highest hand initiates the betting. If hands tie, the Player to the left of the dealer acts first.

5. Betting increments in the game determine the bets. In a game of $2 and $4 betting increments, the first two rounds of betting and raising are set at the lower level of $2, the other three rounds of betting and raising are set at the higher level of $4.

6. The exception to this rule is if any Player displays a pair with their 2 face-up cards on 4th Street. In this circumstance, all Players have the option to bet either the lower limit or the higher limit. If a Player bets the higher limit, then all subsequent raises must be made at the higher limit.

7. The maximum allowable number of bets per Player during any betting round is four. This includes a (1) bet, (2) raise, (3) re-raise, and (4) cap. The term cap is used to describe the 3rd raise in a round since betting is then capped and can't be raised further. Once capped, Players will have only the option of calling or folding.

8. In betting rounds where Players have folded, the first active Player left of the Disc/Dealer is first to act.

• First/Initial Bet - The odds for the initial bet are 1:1. Thats the bet that you make at the beginning before any cards are dealt out.
• Raise Bet - If you win on the 'raise bet' the winnings are determined on the spread (gap in between the highest and lowest) of the cards. :-
• 1 Card Spread - Pays 5:1. For example the cards drawn are 5 and 7, the 3rd card is 6.
• 2 Card Spread - Pays 4:1. For example the cards drawn are 5 and 8, the 3rd card is 6 or 7.
• 3 Card Spread - Pays 2:1. For example the cards drawn are 5 and 9, the 3rd card is 6, 7 or 8.
• 4 - 11 Card Spread - Pays 1:1. For example the cards drawn are 2 and an Ace (14), the 3rd card is anything from 3 to King (13)

If the dealer deals out two consecutive cards then the game is a push. If the dealer deals out a pair, he automaticaly deals a 3rd card, if the 3rd card is the same card again creating a 3 of a kind then the dealer is paid 11:1.