New York doesn't call it "keno," but Quick Draw is the NY Lottery's rapid-draw keno-style game: same 80 numbers, same 20 drawn, draws every 4 minutes at bars, restaurants, and retailers statewide. Here's everything you need to know.
Quick Draw is the New York Lottery's rapid-draw game. It's functionally identical to state lottery keno: players pick 1–10 numbers from 1–80, 20 numbers are drawn every 4 minutes, and you win based on how many of your picks match the drawn numbers. Draws run around the clock apart from a short pause between 3:30 and 4:00 AM ET, which works out to roughly 350 draws a day.
The New York Lottery markets it as "Quick Draw" rather than "keno," partly for branding distinction and partly for regulatory positioning, but the game mechanics are identical to keno in Massachusetts, Ohio, Oregon, and other states. If you've played lottery keno anywhere else, you'll feel right at home with NY Quick Draw.
Despite the different name, Quick Draw uses the same 80-number field, same 20-number draw, same spot selection structure, and same paytable mechanics as keno in other states. All keno probability calculators and odds tools (including ours) work identically for Quick Draw. The math doesn't change because New York calls it something different.
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Quick Draw is available at New York Lottery retailers statewide that have a "Quick Draw" license. This includes:
Quick Draw is particularly prominent in New York City's bar scene, where it's a common fixture in neighborhood bars and sports bars. The live draw monitor format makes it a social activity: everyone at the bar watches the same draw at the same time.
The New York Lottery's website and mobile app include a retailer finder that can locate nearby Quick Draw locations. Search for "Quick Draw" specifically, since not all lottery retailers have the Quick Draw license, so confirming availability before making a trip is worthwhile.
Quick Draw has two optional add-ons, and neither one is the "Bullseye" you may have seen on a New Jersey Quick Draw slip. New York's are:
Both raise your cost per draw without changing your base win frequency. They are variance-increasing options rather than expected-value improvements.
Payouts below are for a $1 base bet without Extra or Money Dots. Wagers run $1 to $10 per draw, and prizes scale with the amount you bet, so a $10 play on the 10-spot game tops out at $1,000,000.
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $0 |
| Match 1 | $2 |
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $0 |
| Match 1 | $0 |
| Match 2 | $10 |
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $0 |
| Match 1 | $0 |
| Match 2 | $2 |
| Match 3 | $23 |
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $0 |
| Match 1 | $0 |
| Match 2 | $1 |
| Match 3 | $5 |
| Match 4 | $55 |
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $0 |
| Match 1 | $0 |
| Match 2 | $0 |
| Match 3 | $2 |
| Match 4 | $20 |
| Match 5 | $300 |
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $0 |
| Match 1 | $0 |
| Match 2 | $0 |
| Match 3 | $1 |
| Match 4 | $6 |
| Match 5 | $55 |
| Match 6 | $1,000 |
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $1 |
| Match 1 | $0 |
| Match 2 | $0 |
| Match 3 | $0 |
| Match 4 | $2 |
| Match 5 | $20 |
| Match 6 | $100 |
| Match 7 | $5,000 |
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $2 |
| Match 1 | $0 |
| Match 2 | $0 |
| Match 3 | $0 |
| Match 4 | $0 |
| Match 5 | $6 |
| Match 6 | $75 |
| Match 7 | $550 |
| Match 8 | $10,000 |
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $2 |
| Match 1 | $0 |
| Match 2 | $0 |
| Match 3 | $0 |
| Match 4 | $0 |
| Match 5 | $5 |
| Match 6 | $20 |
| Match 7 | $125 |
| Match 8 | $3,000 |
| Match 9 | $30,000 |
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $5 |
| Match 1 | $0 |
| Match 2 | $0 |
| Match 3 | $0 |
| Match 4 | $0 |
| Match 5 | $2 |
| Match 6 | $10 |
| Match 7 | $45 |
| Match 8 | $300 |
| Match 9 | $5,000 |
| Match 10 | $100,000 |
New York Quick Draw has an approximate house edge of 28–34%, similar to other state lottery keno games. New York Lottery returns to player vary by spot count. As with all lottery keno, the house edge is higher than most casino table games but reflects the convenience and accessibility of a lottery-format product.
Quick Draw at a NYC bar is best enjoyed as part of a night out, not as a primary gambling strategy. The draws every 4 minutes create a natural rhythm: you watch, you check your ticket, you get another drink. Treat it as entertainment.
Quick Draw's "different name" is marketing, not math. The probabilities for any spot count are identical to what you'd find in Massachusetts, Ohio, or Oregon. Our keno odds calculator works perfectly for Quick Draw.
Quick Draw paytables are posted at each retailer location. The numbers above are representative, so verify the current official paytable on the NY Lottery website or at the venue before wagering.
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New York Quick Draw payout chart: every prize and the odds →
New to spot counts? Start with the 5 spot keno payout chart for balanced play, or the 8 spot keno payout chart for bigger jackpots, then compare every option in the spot count comparison tool. For the New York Quick Draw prizes themselves, spot count by spot count, see the new york quick draw payout chart.
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