Lottery Games
Keno
Keno is a fast, fun and easy-to-play lottery game. Simply pick your numbers and watch the drawing results. Keno allows for a lot of player choice in the game set up making it very popular. Some Keno draws can occur up to every 5 minutes, every day of the year leading to many opportunities to join in the excitement.
Game Set up

- Decide how many numbers you wish to play: you can choose to play between 1 – 10 numbers per keno game
- Set your wager: determine how much you would like to wager on the draw ($1, $2, $5, $10) Be sure to set a budget and stick to it before you start playing.
Pick your numbers: Select your chosen number of numbers ranging between 1-80 on the Keno ticket or select the Quick-Pick Option.
Remember, picking your favorite numbers doesn’t increase your chances of winning; the odds of each number being drawn are the same.
- Select how many consecutive draws you want to play: Choose the number of back-to-back draws that you wish to play using the same selected numbers and wager ranging from 1 to 99 games. To play more than 10 draws on a single selection slip, mark your selected amount using the 10’s and 1’s columns. (For example if you wish to play 17 draws, mark 10 in the first column and 7 in the second one.
- Confirm your selection: when everything is completed, submit your selection slip or entry to the retailer or terminal and proceed with payment. Once payment is completed and you receive your keno ticket, you will be valid for the next available game(s).
Game Play
During each draw, 20 numbers will be randomly selected. If the numbers you choose match those that are drawn, you win the corresponding prize. Live draw results are sometimes displayed in gaming venues or at retailers, however previous winning numbers are also available online to review. To check whether you are a winner after your selected games are complete, visit any LottoSpot Retailer and scan your ticket to confirm.
Scoring/Odds
| Numbers Picked | Numbers Matched | Win for each $1 Wagered | Approx. Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | $2 | 1:4 |
| 2 | 2 | $10 | 1:17 |
| 3 | 3 | $20 | 1:73 |
| 3 | 2 | $2 | 1:8 |
| 4 | 4 | $50 | 1:327 |
| 4 | 3 | $5 | 1:24 |
| 4 | 2 | $1 | 1:5 |
| 5 | 5 | $400 | 1:1,551 |
| 5 | 4 | $15 | 1:83 |
| 5 | 3 | $2 | 1:12 |
| 6 | 6 | $1,500 | 1:7,753 |
| 6 | 5 | $50 | 1:324 |
| 6 | 4 | $5 | 1:36 |
| 6 | 3 | $1 | 1:8 |
| 7 | 7 | $5,000 | 1:40,980 |
| 7 | 6 | $100 | 1:1,366 |
| 7 | 5 | $15 | 1:116 |
| 7 | 4 | $2 | 1:20 |
| 7 | 3 | $1 | 1:6 |
| 8 | 8 | $10,000 | 1:230,115 |
| 8 | 7 | $400 | 1:6,233 |
| 8 | 6 | $50 | 1:423 |
| 8 | 5 | $10 | 1:55 |
| 8 | 4 | $2 | 1:13 |
| 9 | 9 | $25,000 | 1:1,380,688 |
| 9 | 8 | $2,500 | 1:30,682 |
| 9 | 7 | $200 | 1:1,691 |
| 9 | 6 | $25 | 1:175 |
| 9 | 5 | $4 | 1:31 |
| 9 | 4 | $1 | 1:9 |
| 10 | 10 | $100,000* | 1:8,911,712 |
| 10 | 9 | $5,000 | 1:163,382 |
| 10 | 8 | $500 | 1:7,385 |
| 10 | 7 | $50 | 1:621 |
| 10 | 6 | $10 | 1:88 |
| 10 | 5 | $3 | 1:20 |
| 10 | 0 | $3 | 1:22 |
Variation: Due to the popularity of Keno, it has been adapted for Slot, VLT and online casino play as well as paper and pen styled lottery. Though the themes, processes, rules of play, and payouts might differ, the gambling principles of randomness and chance are consistent.
Keno Termoniology
Ball Draw: The process in which a set of numbered balls is randomly selected to determine winning numbers.
Board: The display (physical or electronic) showing the drawn Keno numbers.
Catch: When a number you selected matches a drawn number. Also known as a “hit”
Draw: The event when winning numbers are randomly selected in a Keno game.
Field: The complete set of numbers from which a player can choose (usually 1 to 80).
Keno Card: The slip or digital interface where players mark their chosen numbers.
Multi-Race Ticket: A ticket that allows participation in multiple Keno draws with the same set of numbers.
Pay Table: A chart that shows the payout amounts for different winning combinations.
Quick Pick: An option where the system randomly selects numbers for the player.
Spot: The number of selections a player makes on their Keno card (e.g., a "4-spot" means the player chooses four numbers).
Way Bet: A wager that covers several number combinations on a single Keno card.
Winning Numbers: The numbers drawn in a particular Keno game that determine winners.
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