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Washington Keno

Washington State has no state lottery keno program. Keno is available at tribal casinos throughout the state in live lounge and video keno formats.

Important: No State Lottery Keno in Washington

Unlike Massachusetts, Ohio, Oregon, and Georgia, Washington State does not have a state lottery keno game. The Washington's Lottery does not offer keno. To play keno in Washington, you must visit a tribal casino.

Tribal Casino Keno Only
Live + Video Formats Available
Varies Draw Frequency by Casino
29+ Tribal Casinos in WA

Keno in Washington State

Washington State has one of the largest tribal casino networks in the United States, thanks to gaming compacts negotiated between tribes and the state. Many of these casinos offer traditional live keno, and nearly all offer video keno machines. Each casino operates independently, so rules, paytables, draw frequencies, and betting limits vary by property.

Live Keno vs Video Keno in Washington

Live (Lounge) Keno

  • Draws every 10–20 minutes
  • 80 numbers, 20 drawn
  • Pick 1–10+ spots (varies by casino)
  • Paper tickets written by keno staff
  • Multi-race and "way" tickets available
  • Social lounge atmosphere

Video Keno

  • Draw completes in seconds
  • Bet $0.01–$10 per play
  • Bonus games: Cleopatra, Caveman, etc.
  • House edge typically 5–15%
  • Available at nearly every WA tribal casino
  • Solo machine play

Odds Tip: Video Keno vs Live Keno

Video keno machines at Washington tribal casinos typically have a house edge of 5–15%, which is significantly better than state lottery keno (25–35%). If you're playing for value, video keno machines are worth comparing to live keno paytables. See our Video Keno guide for more.

Major Washington Tribal Casinos with Keno

Washington has dozens of tribal casinos. The following larger properties are among those known to offer live or video keno:

CasinoLocationKeno Type
Tulalip Resort CasinoTulalip (near Marysville)Live & Video
Muckleshoot CasinoAuburnLive & Video
Snoqualmie CasinoSnoqualmieVideo Keno
Emerald Queen CasinoTacomaLive & Video
Suquamish Clearwater CasinoSuquamish (Kitsap Peninsula)Live & Video
Northern Quest ResortAirway Heights (Spokane area)Live & Video
Quinault Beach ResortOcean ShoresLive & Video

Call Ahead

Casino offerings change. Always contact a specific casino or check their website to confirm keno availability before making a trip.

How to Play Live Keno at a Washington Casino

  1. Find the keno lounge or ask staff for directions
  2. Fill out a keno ticket slip with your chosen numbers
  3. Bring it to the keno writer window — minimum bets are usually $1–$5 per game
  4. Watch the large keno display boards throughout the casino floor
  5. Return to the keno window to claim prizes before the ticket expires (rules vary by casino)

What to Know Before You Play

Play Responsibly

Casino keno has a significant house edge. Set a budget before entering and stick to it. For problem gambling help in Washington, call the Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-547-6133 or visit our resources page.

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