Keno Game Rules and Guide

A Brief History

The origins of the game of Keno are to say the least, a bit vague and the exact truth is shall we say, variable. However what is known is that ancient scrolls found in China indicate a game very similar in nature was being played there around 200 BC.

The rumor was that the game was invented by a war lord as a means of raising money from the general population for his war chest.

Originally the game had 120 squares but this was reduced to the 80 we are now familiar with. It is thought that the game arrived in America having been brought over by Chinese immigrants when they worked on the railroad in the old Wild West. It became so popular that in the big cities like San Francisco it became known as the Chinese lottery.

The game was legalized in Nevada in 1931.

Keno Rules

Learning to play Keno should take you all of a few seconds. Seriously, there's not a lot to the game and it's actually is more akin to a lottery than a game. Here's the basic rules.

Keno has a large board marked with numbers from 1 to 80. In a basket there are balls also numbered from 1 to 80. Twenty of the balls are drawn randomly and it is up to you to predict what these numbers will be. You may choose to bet on up to 15 spots, for the price of one play on the board.

A typical online Keno board

Playing the Game

Playing Keno is easy. Simply select up to fifteen spots on the Keno board and then click the Play button. The game will begin, and as numbers are drawn they will be highlighted on the Keno board.

If you have successfully predicted a number your Keno board will change to reflect this. When all twenty numbers have been drawn you will be paid out according to the payout schedule and can play again.

That's it. Simple isn't it?

Most online casinos will feature Keno so if you fancy a flutter on the Keno board pick one of our approved online casinos and get playing. It really is a fun game and you can win some serious money too.

Good luck.