HOW TO PLAY KENO

Marking a Keno Ticket

Each keno ticket displays a possible 80 numbers and each player must select at least 4 numbers, but no more than 10 numbers on the card in order to be eligible to play. Each number that is selected is referred to as a spot so if you select 6 numbers, you will be playing a 6 spot game. If you are playing at a land-based casino, these tickets can be collect from the keno lounge or at keno table and the completed keno tickets must be returned to the keno desk with your bet. Online keno often allows minimum bets of $1 per keno race, while often smaller bets can be placed at a land-based keno game.

Are you a Keno Winner

Twenty random balls are selected from the 80 possible numbers. This is done by way of a random number generator (such as is used in most online casino games) to ensure fairness. If enough of your numbers are selected with the twenty, then you will be a winner. In land-based keno, players need to collect their winnings before the next race begins or your ticket will be invalid and your winnings will be void. If you are playing online keno, it is much simpler to check your ticket and to claim your winnings. Online casinos provide players with the option of automatically checking tickets so that you never have to worry about missing a number or losing your winnings.

Payouts in the Game of Keno

The payouts that you receive for winning are dependant on how many of the slots that are called, you have marked on your ticket. The payouts also vary between casinos so it is worthwhile to be aware of the payouts for the particular casino that you are playing at. If you choose 5 spots on your keno ticket, you generally need 3 spots called in order to win. Three spots out of 5 will generally pay out at 3 to 1. On the other hand, if you have 4 spots out of five, you can expect a payout of around 26 to 1 and five matching spots out of five will pay a whopping 332 to 1. As you can see from these examples, keno has the potential to pay out huge amounts, however it is solely a game of chance and the odds are low for the highest payouts.

Playing Multiple Games of Keno

Playing keno can be fast-paced and fun. It is a lottery style game meaning that you are not able to alter the outcome of the game by using strategies or systems. Particularly in online keno where your tickets can be automatically marked for you, it is possible to play multiple games at one time. This increases the pace, the fun and the potential payouts. In land-based keno, players can purchase up to a 20-game multi-race ticket. This means that you can play 20 games and then take your ticket up to the keno table to collect any winnings that are due to you. Players can also buy a "stray and play" ticket which is valid for a year and allows players to come and go as they please without the pressure of rushing to have their ticket checked after each game.