Slotland adds its first Keno game

Online casino operator Slotland, which develops its own games in-house, has announced the launch of its first keno game, branded Keno 101 and retaining the traditional appearance of this classic casino game.

Keno is a simple game of chance. Players choose up to fifteen numbers from 1 – 80 and hope that they’ll be randomly drawn. The more matching numbers they get, the higher the pay-out.

“People play Keno everywhere in Las Vegas!” said Michael Hilary, Slotland’s manager. “In a café waiting for a meal… at the corner store…you can play up to 15 numbers, but a lot of players just play five or so. Even one matching number pays out!”

The word “keno” is based on the French word for five but gambling historians agree that the game originated in China. Legend has it that the invention of the game saved an ancient city in time of war. Its widespread popularity is said to have helped raise funds to build the Great Wall of China.

To begin, players choose the amount to bet per game ($.50, $1, $2, $5, $10) and how many games to play. They then click numbers on their playing card to select them or use the Quick Pick feature.

The game randomly draws 20 numbers. When one matches the player’s selection it’s highlighted and the Summary card instantly shows how much has been won. Pay-out is based on the amount bet per game, how many numbers were selected and the number of “hits” or matches.

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