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Know what your numbers are really worth before you play. Compare state payouts, check recent draws, and use our keno odds calculator to make smarter picks.
See your real chances for any spot count, the exact “1 in X” for every play.
Calculate odds →Rules, paytables, and draw times for keno in every state and province.
Browse guides →Check the latest official draws, hot and cold numbers, and draw history by state.
View results →Pick numbers, run practice draws, and see how different spot counts affect your odds and payouts.
Open simulator →Tap your spots and we will check them against the latest draw and show your real odds. Save a set to track it against every future draw.
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Tap 1–10 spots, then watch them check instantly against the latest draw.
Select your numbers on the board, then we'll check them against the latest draw and show the probability.
How do we calculate your odds? We use the same proven math the lottery uses, so the chances we show you are the real chances.
The probability of matching k of your m spots, when 20 numbers are drawn from 80, comes straight from the hypergeometric distribution. It is the exact same formula our calculators run, open and checkable.
The more numbers you pick, the harder it is to hit them all, but the bigger the payout. Here is how it stacks up.
This is the quick view. For the full payout chart, exact odds, and expected return on any pick, see the dedicated charts: the 5 spot keno payout chart, the 6 spot keno payout chart, or the 10 spot keno payout chart. Browse them all on the keno payout charts hub.
How spots work, what picking numbers means, and why spot count changes your odds dramatically.
Read guide →Key differences in speed, paytables, and house edge, and what to know before you play either one.
Read guide →Read any keno pay table, understand RTP percentages, and calculate expected value for every bet.
Read guide →Playslip-simple, three steps.
Choose 1–10 numbers from a field of 1–80. These are your spots.
20 numbers are drawn at random from 1–80. You win on how many match.
Match enough numbers and you win. The paytable says exactly what each hit pays.
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The best keno odds come from picking fewer spots. A 4-spot game has odds of 1 in 326 to hit all 4, far better than a 10-spot game at 1 in 8.9 million. If you want better hit frequency, stick to 3–5 spots.
Most experienced players pick 4–8 spots. Four-spot keno offers the most frequent wins; 6-spot is the most popular balance of payout and hit rate; 8–10 spots are for jackpot-style play.
Keno has one of the highest house edges in gambling, typically 20–35% depending on the game and spot count. Lottery keno often runs 35%+ house edge, while some video keno machines can be as low as 5–10%.
Keno and slots are comparable in house edge (20–35%), but keno is slower-paced. The key advantage of keno is transparency: you can see the exact odds with a calculator, unlike slots where the math is hidden.
No gambling game offers consistent wins, keno included. That said, you can make smarter choices: picking fewer spots increases your hit frequency, and understanding the paytable helps you find games with better returns.