The game of Keno is vastly different from other types of casino games. The kind of people that are attracted to it are different, the game play itself is different and, most important of all, the prizes are different.
Firstly, many people who play casino games often sneer at keno and lottery saying that is it is a numbers game and that the odds of winning anything are slim, almost impossible. This is true, but then, it is also true about other casino games. In games like Blackjack, poker or roulette it is impossible to make a profit over time. Since the house edge ensures that you will win some, and then you will lose some, and then you will lose some more. In Keno, it is indeed possible to make great sums of money in a single bet.
Secondly, Keno has its appeal since it is a very simple game. A game for the Average Joe, if you like. It can be mastered within a few minutes and can be played by anyone. The appeal that a lot of money can be won in only a short amount of time adds appeal and allure to the the game, that requires very little skill, and is purely a game of luck.
