Keno Guide: How to Play and Win

Keno is a lottery-style game where you select numbers from a board of 1-80. Twenty numbers are then drawn at random. The more of your chosen numbers that match the drawn numbers, the more you win. You can typically select between 1 and 15 numbers per round.

The odds of matching all 15 numbers are astronomically low at approximately 1 in 428 billion. However, matching fewer numbers still pays well. The house edge in keno ranges from 4% to 35%, making it one of the higher house edge casino games.

Select between 4 and 8 numbers for the best balance of odds and payouts. Avoid playing too many numbers as the probability of matching all of them becomes extremely low. Check the pay table before playing, as payouts vary significantly between different keno games.

Online casinos offer various keno formats including classic keno, power keno (which multiplies payouts when the 20th ball matches), and video keno with bonus features. Some versions offer progressive jackpots for hitting all selected numbers.