Name Your Game: Second Round

Casino games are not exclusive to those that are played in the table. Round Two is all about games that are as enjoyable as those in Round One but in a different way.

Slot Machine

This coin-operated machine is one of the scene stealers in casinos. It appeals to those who want a fast game with minimal interaction to other people in the casino. Since this casino game does not need a dealer, players see it as a straightforward entertainment. With one pull at the lever, the player can instantly know if he wins the round or not.

Traditionally, the slot machine give payouts depending on the pattern of the symbols displayed on the face of the machine once it stops. However when computer technology came in the picture, the slot machine had many variations. This is purely a game of chance, no skill or strategy can guarantee a win but is extremely fun and addicting.

Keno

Before we deal with the basics of the game, let’s take a quick look first on its origin. Though the term “keno” came from Latin which means five, the game began making history in China some 2000 years ago. It was said that Keno saved China during war but not in the magical sense, mind you. It turned out that the payouts from the game were used to help out villagers. If that is how gamblers spend their winnings, the world will be a better place.

Anyway, if you played lotto or bingo before, then more or less, you know the ropes when it comes to Keno. It’s as simple as the lottery around your block. A player will be given a ticket, known as the Keno board, which has 80 numbers printed on it. Among those numbers, the player has to place a bet on ten random numbers which he thinks will be selected by the computer. The payouts for this game depend on how many times the player guessed a number correctly.