What is Keno?

Spot Keno is a traditional keno game in which the player chooses 1 - 20 numbers from 1 - 80, and the game draws 20 balls.

Keno is a simple game of chance, similar to most lottery games, in which the player selects numbers and hopes that as many of them as possible match those drawn by a hopper or computer at random. Spot Keno is a simple type of game with no multipliers or extra balls.

Keno is available in two formats: live and recording. In live keno, the player marks his picks with a crayon and paper. A live draw from a hopper loaded with numbered balls will occur every few minutes. In video keno, the player selects numbers by touching a button, often with a wand, and the computer draws the numbers at random.

Keno's chances are low, as they are in most games of pure chance. Continue reading to find out more about the game's rules and how much you can expect to lose.

The basic keno rules are as follows:

• The player places a bet and specifies which numbers he wants to choose. In live keno, the picks are made on a slip of paper, while in video keno, they are made by pressing the screen. The player can choose from a set of numbers ranging from 1 to 80.
• The game determines the number of picks a player can make. The range is usually 2 to 10 or 1 to 15.
• The game will pick 20 balls at random from a pool of 80.
• A "catch" occurs when the game selects a number that the player assigned. The player is rewarded based on how many balls he catches.