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Keno payouts
Keno pays by how many of your spots are caught: on our table a 1-spot ticket pays 3 for 1, catching all 5 of 5 pays 800 for 1, and catching all 10 of 10 pays 100,000 for 1. Below is every payout for 1 to 10 spots, with what a $10 bet returns and how often each one comes.
How to read a keno payout
Pays are "for 1": what comes back for each $1 you bet, with the bet included. "10 for 1" on a $10 bet returns $100, which is your $10 plus $90 won. "1 for 1" returns your bet and nothing more. Catches not listed pay nothing.
The pay table, spot by spot
1 spot
| Catch | Pays | $10 bet returns | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 for 1 | $30 | 1 in 4.00 |
2 spots
| Catch | Pays | $10 bet returns | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 12 for 1 | $120 | 1 in 16.6 |
3 spots
| Catch | Pays | $10 bet returns | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 43 for 1 | $430 | 1 in 72.1 |
| 2 | 1 for 1 | $10 | 1 in 7.21 |
4 spots
| Catch | Pays | $10 bet returns | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 130 for 1 | $1,300 | 1 in 326.4 |
| 3 | 3 for 1 | $30 | 1 in 23.1 |
| 2 | 1 for 1 | $10 | 1 in 4.70 |
5 spots
| Catch | Pays | $10 bet returns | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 800 for 1 | $8,000 | 1 in 1,551 |
| 4 | 10 for 1 | $100 | 1 in 82.7 |
| 3 | 1 for 1 | $10 | 1 in 11.9 |
6 spots
| Catch | Pays | $10 bet returns | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1,500 for 1 | $15,000 | 1 in 7,753 |
| 5 | 95 for 1 | $950 | 1 in 323.0 |
| 4 | 4 for 1 | $40 | 1 in 35.0 |
| 3 | 1 for 1 | $10 | 1 in 7.70 |
7 spots
| Catch | Pays | $10 bet returns | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8,000 for 1 | $80,000 | 1 in 40,979 |
| 6 | 350 for 1 | $3,500 | 1 in 1,366 |
| 5 | 25 for 1 | $250 | 1 in 115.8 |
| 4 | 1 for 1 | $10 | 1 in 19.2 |
8 spots
| Catch | Pays | $10 bet returns | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 25,000 for 1 | $250,000 | 1 in 230,115 |
| 7 | 1,500 for 1 | $15,000 | 1 in 6,232 |
| 6 | 90 for 1 | $900 | 1 in 422.5 |
| 5 | 9 for 1 | $90 | 1 in 54.6 |
9 spots
| Catch | Pays | $10 bet returns | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 50,000 for 1 | $500,000 | 1 in 1,380,688 |
| 8 | 4,000 for 1 | $40,000 | 1 in 30,682 |
| 7 | 280 for 1 | $2,800 | 1 in 1,690 |
| 6 | 50 for 1 | $500 | 1 in 174.8 |
| 5 | 4 for 1 | $40 | 1 in 30.7 |
10 spots
| Catch | Pays | $10 bet returns | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 100,000 for 1 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 8,911,711 |
| 9 | 5,000 for 1 | $50,000 | 1 in 163,381 |
| 8 | 1,000 for 1 | $10,000 | 1 in 7,384 |
| 7 | 150 for 1 | $1,500 | 1 in 620.7 |
| 6 | 22 for 1 | $220 | 1 in 87.1 |
| 5 | 1 for 1 | $10 | 1 in 19.4 |
This is a standard casino live keno pay table, and it is the one our game plays in both Live Keno and Quick Keno. The chances are exact for one draw of 20 numbers from 80.
Worked examples
- 5 spots, $20 bet, 4 caught. 4 of 5 pays 10 for 1: $200 back, $180 won.
- 8 spots, $10 bet, 4 caught. Catching 4 of 8 pays nothing on this table. You lose the $10.
- 10 spots, $50 bet, 5 caught. 5 of 10 pays 1 for 1: your $50 back.
- 3 spots, $100 bet, 3 caught. 3 of 3 pays 43 for 1: $4,300 back.
Small wins and big wins
Look at where each table's money goes. On a 4-spot ticket, almost half of what the ticket returns over time comes from small catches of 2 and 3. On a 10-spot ticket, about two thirds comes from catching 6 or 7, and the 10-of-10 top prize adds just 1.1 cents per dollar bet. Big tickets lose most draws and live on rare hits. Choosing your spots.
What it adds up to
| Spots | Return over time | House edge |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75.00% | 25.00% |
| 2 | 72.15% | 27.85% |
| 3 | 73.54% | 26.46% |
| 4 | 74.06% | 25.94% |
| 5 | 72.08% | 27.92% |
| 6 | 73.15% | 26.85% |
| 7 | 71.96% | 28.04% |
| 8 | 72.71% | 27.29% |
| 9 | 74.86% | 25.14% |
| 10 | 72.29% | 27.71% |
Over many draws, every $100 bet returns about $72 to $75. Keno odds and house edge.
Other pay tables
Every casino and state lottery posts its own keno pay table, and they differ: which catches pay, how much, and how many spots you can play. Some lottery games add multipliers or bonuses. Read the table where you play. Ours stays the same on every draw.
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Questions
What does keno pay for 5 out of 5?
On our table, 800 for 1. A $10 bet returns $8,000. The chance is 1 in 1,551.
What is the payout for 10 out of 10 in keno?
On our table, 100,000 for 1, so a $10 bet returns $1,000,000. The chance is 1 in 8,911,711.
What does 4 out of 8 pay in keno?
Nothing on our table. An 8-spot ticket starts paying at 5 caught, which pays 9 for 1.
How much do you win on a 1-spot keno ticket?
3 for 1 when your number is drawn: a $10 bet returns $30. Your number is drawn 1 time in 4.
Are keno payouts the same everywhere?
No. Every casino and lottery posts its own pay table. Ours is a standard casino live keno table and stays the same on every draw.
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