How to play Keno

These instructions only really apply in a real-world game of Keno. In an online game, it is even easier, with a series of simple point and click actions achieving the same effect automatically.

The game number is indicated at the bottom of the keno board and its status can be determined by the how many different numbers are lit on the keno board. If less than 20 are lit, the game is in progress and you cannot joint. If all 20 are lit, the game is finished and this is the time for you to join. If all lights are out, then the game is already underway and it is too late for you to join in.

1. Take a Keno blank, and mark the numbers you wish to play with the marker that the casino provides.

2. Total the amount of numbers you have marked. There must be at least 1 and no more than 15 numbers selected. Write out the amount you have selected in the left hand margin of the ticket.

3. Now decide how much you wish to bet and write this figure in the top right hand corner of the ticket. This part of the ticket may well be labelled with “Mark price here” or something similar.

4. Give the ticket either to the runner or the Keno writer. After you have paid the necessary amount to play the ticket, you will be given a duplicate.

5. Verify you have marked your ticket correctly. If there is any dispute, the original ticket you have marked predominates.

6. Watch the board to see if your numbers have been drawn. If you win you must collect your winnings before the next game is called (unless you are playing more than 21 games at a time). This rather unfortunate rule is in place to prevent keno from being classed as a lottery, where winners have a much longer period of time to collect their winnings.

7. If in doubt about your win, check the punch out ticket or have the runner do it for you.

8. Never fold or mutilate your ticket in any way. It is a valuable commodity, especially if it is a winner.

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