Invented by a Chinese ruler It is believed that the game of Keno was introduced thousands of years ago by an authoritarian Chinese ruler known as Cheung Leung. The leader wanted to use the game as a source of finance. He was in dire need of money to build the Great Wall of China and to fund the endless wars. However, he realized that his subjects were not willing to pay more taxes and so he had to find another way of siphoning money from them. It is at this point that the idea of Keno was conceptualized. He realized that the game would contribute some significant amount of money to the kingdom’s coffer and at the same time players would celebrate the rewards. Spread of Keno to the rest of the world Soon after being invented, the game become famous and a good percentage of the Chinese population grew an addiction towards it. Emmigrants from China began spreading the game to other parts of the world such as America. Surprisingly, the game received a warm reception in America as thousands of Americans were lured into the frenzy. A section of the players renamed Keno to Horse Race Keno to seal all the loopholes that categorized the casino game under gambling. Later on, a number of states legalized gambling, which motivated casinos to include the game as part of the normal casino games. Reasons for the popularity of Keno As the game continues to gain popularity all over the world; what could be the reasons behind its successful growth? The betting industry is becoming competitive on a daily basis due to the introduction of new games while the existing ones are being improved upon however, the rich historical background of Keno is enough to keep it floating.
