Keno Glossary

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Cage - An old type of wire cage that held keno balls. Most cages have now been replaced by plastic hoppers.

Call - The actual act of calling the keno numbers, usually over an intercom. Performed by an casino employee.

Caller - The casino employee who calls out the numbers during the keno game.

Catch - A number marked on a ticket is said to be a catch when it is called during the keno game.

Catch-All - A keno game that requires you to catch all of the numbers you have marked on your ticket.

Catch-Zero - A keno game that requires you to catch none of the numbers you have marked on your ticket.

Close – The Keno equivalent of last orders. The time when no keno tickets will be written by the casino. Normally just before the draw until just after the draw.

Combination Ticket - A single ticket with several different keno wagers on it.

Computer Ticket - A keno ticket where the numbers have been randomly selected by a computer.

Conditions - The "terms" of the wager. Normally written on the ticket.

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