The same $1 bet pays very differently depending on where you play. See how Massachusetts, Ohio, Oregon, Michigan, Las Vegas, and online casinos stack up — side by side.
Online keno returns 92–95% vs. 72–75% at state lotteries — a 20% difference you feel every session.
Payouts shown are for a $1 wager. ★ marks the best payout for each match count.
State lotteries operate as government-run monopolies with no competition — so their return-to-player (RTP) hovers around 72–75%. They can afford to offer poor odds because players have no alternative.
Las Vegas casinos compete with each other, so their keno odds are somewhat better — typically 70–80% depending on the property. But keno lounges are expensive to run, so margins remain high.
Online casinos have much lower overhead and fierce competition. Their keno games routinely return 92–96%, which means your bankroll lasts roughly 3× longer per dollar wagered compared to a state lottery game.
Each row is a match count (how many of your spots hit). Each column is a venue. The numbers are the payout for a $1 bet — so "100" means you'd receive $100. Gold ★ marks the best payout available for that match count across all venues.
The "Return %" row at the bottom shows the overall expected return across all possible outcomes — the single most useful number for comparing venues.
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