Ohio Keno (KENO!)

Complete guide to Ohio Lottery KENO! — draws every 4 minutes, pick 1–10 spots, and a Kicker multiplier that can boost prizes up to 10x.

Every 4 min Draw Frequency
1–10 Spots Available
$1–$10 Bet Range
10x Max Kicker Multiplier
$100,000 Top Prize (10-spot)

About Ohio KENO!

Ohio Lottery KENO! is a fast-paced keno game available at authorized Ohio Lottery retailers across the state. Players pick 1 to 10 spots from a board of 80 numbers. Twenty numbers are drawn each game. Draws happen every 4 minutes during retailer operating hours.

Ohio Keno is one of the most popular Ohio Lottery games, available at thousands of bars, restaurants, convenience stores, and other licensed retailers. Live draw results appear on in-store monitors so you can follow along in real time.

The Kicker Option

Ohio Keno's standout feature is the Kicker — an optional multiplier add-on. When you add Kicker to your ticket (at double the base wager), a multiplier is randomly selected after the draw:

Kicker Multipliers

  • 2x — doubles your prize
  • 3x — triples your prize
  • 5x — five times your prize
  • 10x — ten times your prize

Kicker Note

The Kicker multiplier applies to all prizes on that ticket. It doubles your cost — check whether the expected value improvement justifies the extra spend for your spot count and play style. The 10x outcome is the least frequent.

How to Play Ohio KENO!

  1. Find an authorized Ohio Lottery retailer (bars, restaurants, convenience stores)
  2. Pick 1–10 numbers from 1–80 on a play slip, or request a Quick Pick
  3. Choose your wager: $1, $2, $3, $5, or $10 per game
  4. Optionally add Kicker (doubles your wager) for a multiplier chance
  5. Play up to 20 consecutive games on one ticket
  6. Watch the in-store monitor — draws run every 4 minutes
  7. Claim prizes at the retailer (up to a limit) or an Ohio Lottery claim center

Ohio KENO! Paytables

Prizes shown per $1 wagered (without Kicker). Multiply by your bet amount for actual payouts. Always verify current paytables at your retailer or the Ohio Lottery website.

1-Spot to 4-Spot

SpotsCatchPrize per $1
1 Spot0$0
1$2
2 Spots0$0
1$0
2$10
3 Spots0$0
1$0
2$1
3$22
4 Spots0$0
1$0
2$1
3$5
4$72

5-Spot to 8-Spot

SpotsCatchPrize per $1
5 Spots0$0
1$0
2$0
3$2
4$12
5$390
6 Spots0$0
1$0
2$0
3$1
4$3
5$80
6$1,500
7 Spots0$0
1$0
2$0
3$0
4$2
5$18
6$300
7$7,000
8 Spots0$0
1$0
2$0
3$0
4$0
5$8
6$90
7$1,200
8$20,000

9-Spot & 10-Spot

SpotsCatchPrize per $1
9 Spots0$0
1$0
2$0
3$0
4$0
5$0
6$45
7$350
8$2,700
9$25,000
10 Spots0$0
1$0
2$0
3$0
4$0
5$2
6$15
7$130
8$900
9$4,500
10$100,000

Note on Paytables

Ohio KENO! paytables may be updated by the Ohio Lottery. Always confirm current prize amounts at an authorized retailer or the Ohio Lottery website before playing.

Ohio Keno Tips

Play Responsibly

Ohio KENO! is a game of chance with a significant house edge. Set a budget and stick to it. For problem gambling help, call the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966 or visit our resources page.

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