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February 14, 2009 - I recently came across an article comparing the games of Keno and Bingo - both of which can be played under one roof at many online gaming destinations these days. While Keno has always been offered at the casino, and at online casinos for that matter, bingo's place has usually been all by itself in the form of a stand-alone internet bingo room. These days, however, many online casinos and and all-in-one internet betting sites are offering their own bingo platform.

So while I don't think anybody is going to confuse keno and bingo (other than the fact that they sound similar), there some people who simply won't have a clue playing each game for the first time, and therefore, could stand for a little explanation. That said, I suppose the best question is this: "Which one rhymes with dingo?" I know, I can't stop folks. I'm addicted to telling bad jokes. And you thought gambling was an addiction. Look out! I'm on a roll!

Going back to my original question (if I can remember what that was): "Which offers better odds: Keno or Bingo?". Since they are both based on numbers betting, which essentially means they are just like playing the lottery, keno and bingo are based purely on good-old-fashioned luck (As opposed to new-fashioned luck, which frankly, I don't know anything about). And this basically means that neither game is potent with great odds.

Bingo and keno are casual games that should be played for fun and entertainment - of course, with the looming hope that a big jackpot will be won. It's possible to do so in both games, although you will find a greater money pool playing keno. Also, there are multiple winners in keno, as opposed to bingo where only one person can call B-I-N-G-O. But just because you can pick your own numbers playing Keno, don't think that you will stand a greater chance of winning. It still comes down to luck.

If you wanted to differentiate the type of experience you get with keno and bingo, I suppose you could say that Keno is a more fast-paced game, while bingo is more engaging in that it requires you to check your playing card. In keno, all you have to do is take the card to the keno counter and they will tell you if it's a winner or not. But then again, if we're talking about playing online, this also applies to bingo - If you're a winner, the software will let you know. In conclusion, I would like to thank the Academy and all the little people who believed in my bingo and keno playing abilities...err, I mean..... luck....good fortune...propitious nature....you get the picture. So, whether you want to play keno or bingo online, take your pick. And good luck!

Originally published: February, 2009  Categories: Casino Games