7 Spot Keno Payout Chart
Seven-spot keno is for players who want a serious jackpot without the extreme odds of the highest tickets. The top prize can reach $7,000 on a $1 bet, while a small 4-catch prize keeps tickets paying often. Below is a representative payout chart showing what each match level pays on a $1 bet, alongside the exact odds of landing it.
| Matches (Catch) | Typical Payout ($1 bet) | Probability | Odds of This Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 of 7 | $0 | 12.157% | 1 in 8.2 |
| 1 of 7 | $0 | 31.519% | 1 in 3.2 |
| 2 of 7 | $0 | 32.665% | 1 in 3.1 |
| 3 of 7 | $0 | 17.499% | 1 in 5.7 |
| 4 of 7 | $2 | 5.219% | 1 in 19.2 |
| 5 of 7 | $20 | 0.8639% | 1 in 116 |
| 6 of 7 | $350 | 0.0732% | 1 in 1,366 |
| 7 of 7 (jackpot) | $7,000 | 0.002440% | 1 in 40,979 |
Payouts are representative of common paytables and are quoted as total return on a $1 wager. Your local casino or lottery paytable is the final word, so always check it.
7 Spot Keno Odds Table
These probabilities are fixed by the game: 20 numbers drawn from 80, with you holding 7. No betting system changes them. Here is the probability of every outcome:
| Outcome | Probability | Odds (1 in X) |
|---|---|---|
| Hit 0 of 7 | 12.157% | 1 in 8.2 |
| Hit 1 of 7 | 31.519% | 1 in 3.2 |
| Hit 2 of 7 | 32.665% | 1 in 3.1 |
| Hit 3 of 7 | 17.499% | 1 in 5.7 |
| Hit 4 of 7 | 5.219% | 1 in 19.2 |
| Hit 5 of 7 | 0.8639% | 1 in 116 |
| Hit 6 of 7 | 0.0732% | 1 in 1,366 |
| Hit 7 of 7 | 0.002440% | 1 in 40,979 |
The probability that pays: 4 or more
On most 7-spot paytables you start winning at 4 matches. The chance of catching 4 or more is about 6.2%, or roughly 1 winning ticket in every 16. The all-7 jackpot at 1 in 40,979 is a true long shot, which is why it can pay thousands on a single dollar.
Who Should Play 7-Spot Keno
Seven-spot is a step up in ambition from the everyday 6-spot. It fits a particular kind of player:
- You want a real four-figure jackpot. A $7,000 top prize for $1 is a genuine dream ticket, bigger than 6-spot but far more reachable than 8, 9, or 10.
- You can ride out dry spells. Wins come less often than on smaller tickets, so a slightly larger bankroll helps.
- You like a long prize ladder. Payouts climb sharply from 4 matches up, so catching 5 or 6 still pays nicely and keeps the session alive.
- You enjoy the chase. The thrill here is in the climb toward that rare all-7 hit.
If a 6-spot jackpot no longer feels big enough but a 1-in-millions ticket feels hopeless, 7-spot is the natural middle of the high-spot range.
State Payout Variations: Casino vs Lottery
Casino keno usually pays a little more than state lottery games. Here is how a representative casino 7-spot payout compares with typical state lottery games in Massachusetts, New York, and Ohio:
| Matches | Typical Casino ($1) | Lottery: MA / NY / OH ($1) | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 of 7 | $2 | $1 | 1 in 19.2 |
| 5 of 7 | $20 | $18 | 1 in 116 |
| 6 of 7 | $350 | $300 | 1 in 1,366 |
| 7 of 7 | $7,000 | $6,000 | 1 in 40,979 |
The casino sheet here returns about 70.4% of money wagered, while the lower lottery payouts return closer to 57.4%. The 4-catch difference matters most because it is the prize you hit most often, so check the local sheet before committing. For state context, see the Massachusetts keno guide, New York Quick Draw, and the Ohio keno guide.
Expected Return: The Math, Shown
Expected value (EV) is every payout times its probability, summed. For the representative casino paytable on a $1 bet:
| Matches k | Probability P(k) | Payout | P(k) × Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0.052191 | $2 | $0.1044 |
| 5 | 0.008639 | $20 | $0.1728 |
| 6 | 0.000732 | $350 | $0.2562 |
| 7 | 0.0000244 | $7,000 | $0.1708 |
| Total Expected Return per $1 bet | $0.704 | ||
| Return to Player (RTP) | 70.4% · House edge 29.6% | ||
The return spreads across the 5, 6, and 7-catch prizes, with the rare jackpot adding only about 17 cents per dollar. Most of what 7-spot pays back actually comes from the more frequent 5 and 6-catch hits.
How 7-Spot Compares to Other Spot Counts
| Spots | Odds (Hit All) | Typical Top Payout ($1) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 spot | 1 in 1,551 | $810 | Balanced play |
| 6 spot | 1 in 7,753 | $1,600 | Most popular |
| 7 spot | 1 in 40,979 | $7,000 | Bigger jackpot hunt |
| 8 spot | 1 in 230,115 | $20,000 | High variance jackpots |
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 7-spot numbers
Open the keno odds calculator pre-filled for 7 spots to see the exact probability and "1 in X" for every match level, with the hypergeometric formula on screen.
Frequently Asked
On a typical $1 bet, 7 spot keno pays around $2 for 4 matches, $20 for 5, $350 for 6, and about $7,000 for catching all 7. State lottery games pay a bit less. Amounts vary, so always check the local paytable.
The odds of catching all 7 numbers are 1 in 40,979 (about 0.00244%). This comes from the hypergeometric distribution: 20 numbers drawn from 80, with you holding 7 of them.