Live North Carolina Keno Results
Carolina Keno is one of the fastest lottery games in the state. A brand new set of 20 winning numbers is drawn every 4 minutes, from about 5:04 AM to 1:44 AM, seven days a week. That works out to more than 300 draws a day, so there are always fresh NC keno results to check.
NC keno results are now live on KenoSpots
Our live Carolina Keno results page shows the most recent draws, the Multiplier on each one, hot and cold numbers, and a free checker for your picks, refreshed through the day. You can also see the winning numbers at these official sources:
- Official NC Education Lottery results: the lottery posts every draw on its Carolina Keno results page, updated every 4 minutes.
- In-store keno monitors: any bar, restaurant, or retailer that offers Carolina Keno shows the live draw and the winning numbers right on the screen.
- The official NC Education Lottery app: check results on your phone and scan your ticket to see if it is a winner.
How a Carolina Keno draw works
You pick 1 to 10 numbers from 1 to 80. Every 4 minutes the lottery draws 20 numbers at random. You win based on how many of your numbers match the 20 drawn, following the payout chart for your spot count. Each draw has its own draw number printed on your ticket, so you always know which result is yours.
Past NC Keno Results
Because Carolina Keno draws every 4 minutes, hundreds of past results are created every single day. Many players like to look back at recent winning numbers to spot which numbers have come up often (hot numbers) and which have been quiet (cold numbers).
See recent NC keno results and hot & cold numbers
Our live results page shows the most recent Carolina Keno draws, with hot and cold numbers and a draw-by-draw view. For older draws, the official NC Education Lottery results page lets you look up past Carolina Keno numbers by date and draw number.
A friendly reminder: keno draws are completely random. Past results do not change the odds of any future draw. Hot and cold numbers are fun to track, but every number always has the same chance of being drawn.
North Carolina Keno Payouts
Carolina Keno prizes depend on how many numbers you pick (your spot count) and how many you match. The chart below shows the standard Carolina Keno prizes on a $1 base play. If you wager more, your prizes scale up: a $2 play pays double, a $5 play pays five times, and so on.
1-Spot PaytableTop prize $2
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $0 |
| Match 1 | $2 |
2-Spot PaytableTop prize $11
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $0 |
| Match 1 | $0 |
| Match 2 | $11 |
3-Spot PaytableTop prize $27
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $0 |
| Match 1 | $0 |
| Match 2 | $2 |
| Match 3 | $27 |
4-Spot PaytableTop prize $75
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $0 |
| Match 1 | $0 |
| Match 2 | $1 |
| Match 3 | $5 |
| Match 4 | $75 |
5-Spot PaytableTop prize $420
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $0 |
| Match 1 | $0 |
| Match 2 | $0 |
| Match 3 | $2 |
| Match 4 | $18 |
| Match 5 | $420 |
6-Spot PaytableTop prize $1,100
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $0 |
| Match 1 | $0 |
| Match 2 | $0 |
| Match 3 | $1 |
| Match 4 | $8 |
| Match 5 | $50 |
| Match 6 | $1,100 |
7-Spot PaytableTop prize $4,500
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $0 |
| Match 1 | $0 |
| Match 2 | $0 |
| Match 3 | $1 |
| Match 4 | $3 |
| Match 5 | $17 |
| Match 6 | $100 |
| Match 7 | $4,500 |
8-Spot PaytableTop prize $10,000
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $0 |
| Match 1 | $0 |
| Match 2 | $0 |
| Match 3 | $0 |
| Match 4 | $2 |
| Match 5 | $12 |
| Match 6 | $50 |
| Match 7 | $750 |
| Match 8 | $10,000 |
9-Spot PaytableTop prize $30,000
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $0 |
| Match 1 | $0 |
| Match 2 | $0 |
| Match 3 | $0 |
| Match 4 | $1 |
| Match 5 | $6 |
| Match 6 | $25 |
| Match 7 | $150 |
| Match 8 | $3,000 |
| Match 9 | $30,000 |
10-Spot PaytableTop prize $100,000
| Matches | Payout ($1 bet) |
|---|---|
| Match 0 | $5 |
| Match 1 | $0 |
| Match 2 | $0 |
| Match 3 | $0 |
| Match 4 | $0 |
| Match 5 | $2 |
| Match 6 | $15 |
| Match 7 | $40 |
| Match 8 | $450 |
| Match 9 | $4,250 |
| Match 10 | $100,000 |
The Keno Multiplier add-on
Adding the Keno Multiplier doubles the cost of your ticket and can multiply your prize by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 times. A multiplier number is drawn for each game, and some draws come up at 1x, meaning no boost. If you win $7 on a 6-spot and the multiplier lands on 5, you would collect $35. The odds of getting a 2X or better are about 1 in 1.67.
How to Play Keno in North Carolina
Carolina Keno is run by the North Carolina Education Lottery, and it is designed to be simple and friendly. Here is everything you need to know to play your first game with confidence.
Find a place to play
You can play Carolina Keno at thousands of licensed NC lottery retailers across the state. Look for the lottery logo at:
- Convenience stores and gas stations
- Grocery stores with a lottery service desk
- Bars, restaurants, and sports lounges with keno monitors
- Other authorized lottery retailers statewide
Many bars and restaurants show the live draws on screen, so you can buy a ticket, relax, and watch the numbers come up right where you are.
How to fill out a play slip
- Choose your spots. Pick how many numbers you want to play, from 1 to 10.
- Pick your numbers. Mark your numbers from 1 to 80, or ask for a Quick Pick to have them chosen for you.
- Choose your wager. Play $1 up to $10 per draw. Bigger wagers pay bigger prizes.
- Add the Keno Multiplier (optional). It doubles your ticket cost and multiplies prizes by up to 10 times.
- Pick how many draws. Play a single draw or up to 20 draws in a row with the same numbers.
Cost and draw schedule
The minimum play is $1 per game. Draws happen every 4 minutes from about 5:04 AM to 1:44 AM every day, which is more than 300 chances to play daily. Each draw has its own draw number, printed right on your ticket, so you always know which result is yours.
Quick facts about Carolina Keno
Game name: Carolina Keno · Run by: NC Education Lottery · Pick: 1 to 10 numbers from 1 to 80 · Drawn: 20 numbers · Draws: every 4 minutes, about 5:04 AM to 1:44 AM · Minimum: $1 · Add-on: Keno Multiplier (up to 10 times) · Top prize: $100,000 (10-spot).
Carolina Keno Tips and Strategy
Keno is a game of chance, and no strategy can change the odds. But a few friendly, practical habits can help you stretch your budget and enjoy the game more. Here is the honest advice we share with every player.
- Set a budget before you start. With a fresh draw every 4 minutes, the games go by quickly. Decide what you are comfortable spending for the day, and treat it as entertainment money, not an investment.
- Lower spot counts win more often. A 4-spot or 5-spot game lands a prize far more frequently than an 8 or 10-spot. If you want a longer, steadier session, fewer spots keep you in the game longer.
- Higher spots chase bigger jackpots. The 10-spot offers the $100,000 top prize, but matching all 10 is about 1 in 8.9 million. If the dream is what you enjoy, play it for fun and keep your wagers small.
- The Keno Multiplier helps the small wins. Because most of your wins will be the smaller, frequent ones, doubling your ticket for the multiplier can give those a nice boost on a lucky draw.
- Remember every draw is independent. Hot and cold numbers are fun to track, but a number that has not shown up is not "due." Each draw starts fresh with the same odds for every number.
- Take breaks and have fun. The best keno session is one you walk away from smiling, win or lose. Play at a relaxed pace and enjoy the company and the anticipation.
Play responsibly
Keno should always be fun and never a way to make money. If gambling stops feeling like entertainment, free, confidential help is available any time through the National Council on Problem Gambling or by calling the North Carolina problem gambling helpline at 1-877-718-5543.
Frequently Asked Questions
Live NC keno results are posted by the North Carolina Education Lottery on its official Carolina Keno results page, where a new set of 20 numbers appears every 4 minutes. You can also see the winning numbers on the keno monitors at any retailer that offers the game. KenoSpots also has a live Carolina Keno results page with the most recent draws, the Multiplier on each one, hot and cold numbers, and a free checker for your picks.
Carolina Keno draws happen every 4 minutes from about 5:04 AM to 1:44 AM, seven days a week. That is more than 300 draws every day, so there is almost always a fresh set of NC keno results to check.
Carolina Keno is the keno game run by the North Carolina Education Lottery. You pick 1 to 10 numbers from a field of 1 to 80, and 20 numbers are drawn each game. The minimum play is $1, and you can add the Keno Multiplier, which doubles your ticket cost, to multiply prizes by up to 10 times.
The minimum Carolina Keno play is $1 per game. You can wager $1 up to $10 per draw, and your prizes scale with your wager. Adding the Keno Multiplier doubles your ticket cost.
The top Carolina Keno prize is $100,000 for matching all 10 numbers on a 10-spot $1 play. Prizes scale with your wager, so a $10 play on the 10-spot game pays $1,000,000, and the Keno Multiplier can multiply prizes by up to 10 times.
Match your numbers against the 20 drawn numbers for your draw, then check the payout chart for your spot count. You can verify a ticket at any NC lottery retailer, by scanning it in the official NC Education Lottery app, or by comparing your draw number to the results posted at nclottery.com.