10 Spot Keno Payout Chart
Ten-spot keno is the lottery-style play: rare wins, but a jackpot that can hit $100,000 or more on a single dollar. Below is a representative payout chart showing what each match level pays on a $1 bet, alongside the exact odds of landing it. Note that many 10-spot paytables also pay a small prize for catching zero numbers — a quirk unique to high-spot keno.
| Matches (Catch) | Typical Payout ($1 bet) | Probability | Odds of This Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 of 10 | $2 | 4.579% | 1 in 22 |
| 1 of 10 | $0 | 17.957% | 1 in 5.6 |
| 2 of 10 | $0 | 29.526% | 1 in 3.4 |
| 3 of 10 | $0 | 26.740% | 1 in 3.7 |
| 4 of 10 | $0 | 14.732% | 1 in 6.8 |
| 5 of 10 | $2 | 5.143% | 1 in 19.4 |
| 6 of 10 | $15 | 1.148% | 1 in 87 |
| 7 of 10 | $100 | 0.161% | 1 in 621 |
| 8 of 10 | $1,000 | 0.0135% | 1 in 7,384 |
| 9 of 10 | $5,000 | 0.00061% | 1 in 163,381 |
| 10 of 10 (jackpot) | $100,000 | 0.0000112% | 1 in 8,911,711 |
Payouts are representative of common paytables and are quoted as total return on a $1 wager. Real paytables vary widely by casino and state — some cap the jackpot, some pay more for 9 and 10. Always check the local sheet.
The Big Jackpot Odds
1 in 8,911,711
Matching all 10 of your numbers means 10 of the 20 drawn balls land exactly on your picks. The probability is 0.0000112% — about 1 in 8.9 million. For perspective, that's longer odds than many state lottery secondary prizes, which is precisely why a $1 bet can pay $100,000.
Even catching 8 of 10 — a great result that pays around $1,000 — happens only about once every 7,400 tickets. The entire appeal of 10-spot is concentrated in these rare, high-multiplier outcomes. Most tickets you play will match 2, 3, or 4 numbers and pay nothing.
Why Most Keno Players Pick 10 Spots
If 10-spot wins so rarely, why is it one of the most-played tickets in the casino? A few honest reasons:
- The dream number. $100,000 for $1 is a story people want to be part of. The size of the top prize is the entire draw.
- The "catch zero" bonus. Many 10-spot paytables pay a small prize for matching none of your numbers (about a 1-in-22 event), so even a total miss can feel like a win.
- Near-misses feel close. Catching 6 or 7 numbers — which still pays — happens often enough to keep the excitement alive, even though the headline jackpot doesn't.
- Simplicity. Ten spots fills the ticket and maximizes the prize ladder. There's no decision fatigue.
None of that changes the math, but it explains the popularity. Just play it for what it is: a low-cost, long-shot jackpot ticket — not a strategy for steady returns.
Expected Return: The Math, Shown
Expected value (EV) is every payout multiplied by its probability, summed. For the representative paytable on a $1 bet:
| Matches k | Probability P(k) | Payout | P(k) × Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.045791 | $2 | $0.0916 |
| 5 | 0.051428 | $2 | $0.1029 |
| 6 | 0.011479 | $15 | $0.1722 |
| 7 | 0.001611 | $100 | $0.1611 |
| 8 | 0.000135 | $1,000 | $0.1354 |
| 9 | 0.0000061 | $5,000 | $0.0306 |
| 10 | 0.00000011 | $100,000 | $0.0112 |
| Total Expected Return per $1 bet | $0.705 | ||
| Return to Player (RTP) | 70.5% · House edge 29.5% | ||
Notice how the EV is spread across many match levels — the jackpot itself contributes barely a penny per dollar. Most of 10-spot's return actually comes from the 5, 6, and 7-catch prizes, not the headline 10-catch.
How 10-Spot Compares to Other Spot Counts
More spots means a rarer, bigger jackpot. Here's where 10-spot sits:
| Spots | Odds (Hit All) | Typical Top Payout ($1) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 spot | 1 in 326 | $100 | Frequent small wins |
| 5 spot | 1 in 1,551 | $810 | Balanced play |
| 6 spot | 1 in 7,753 | $1,600 | Most popular |
| 10 spot | 1 in 8,911,711 | $100,000 | Jackpot chasing |
Want to model any spot count head-to-head? Use the spot count comparison tool to see variance, hit frequency, and jackpot odds side by side.
Run your own 10-spot numbers
Open the keno odds calculator pre-filled for 10 spots to see the exact probability and "1 in X" for every match level, with the hypergeometric formula on screen.
Frequently Asked
A typical 10 spot keno paytable on a $1 bet pays nothing for 0–4 matches (with some games paying a small consolation for catching 0), then escalates: about $2 for 5, $15 for 6, $100 for 7, $1,000 for 8, $5,000 for 9, and a $100,000 jackpot for matching all 10. Exact amounts vary by casino and lottery.
The odds of hitting all 10 numbers are 1 in 8,911,711 — about one in 8.9 million. It is one of the longest odds in casino gambling, which is exactly why the jackpot is so large.
It is the best bet only if your goal is the biggest possible jackpot for a small wager. The return-to-player on 10 spot is similar to other spot counts (often around 70%), but the variance is extreme — most tickets win nothing, and the headline prize is a 1-in-8.9-million long shot. For more frequent wins, 4 spot or 6 spot are better.