Keno is a number game. You choose numbers, and the game then draws numbers at random. This page explains how keno works, which variants are common, how RNG and live versions differ, and what to check before you play at LottoGo.
Common keno variants
Keno appears under many names, and games from different studios use the same basic idea. Common variants include Lightning Box Keno, Lucky 8 Keno, Dragon Power Keno, Cleopatra Keno, Caveman Keno, Prairie Thunder Keno, Coin Collector Keno, Buy A Ball Keno, Egyptian Magic Keno, Keno (GamesOS), Keno (Pragmatic), Kenotopia, Keno Powerball, Keno Deluxe, Age Of The Gods Keno, Jelly Kenooo and Dragon's Charm Kenooo. Providers that make keno games include Lightning Box, Pixiu Gaming, Atomic Slot Lab, IGT, Aristocrat, GamesOS, Pragmatic Play, Merkur, Bragg Gaming, Genii, Realistic, Playtech Origins, 7777 Gaming and Orbital Gaming.
Variants differ in their paytables, in how many numbers you can pick, and in extra features such as multipliers. A game with a familiar name can play differently when it comes from another provider. Before you stake, check what LottoGo offers and read the paytable of the version you want.
How keno rounds work
Keno uses a set pool of numbers. You select your numbers before the draw, and the game then draws a set amount of them at random. The more of your numbers are drawn, the more the round pays, according to the paytable of that variant.
Each variant sets its own paytable, maximum win and return to player (RTP), so compare these between versions. Some games add multipliers or features that raise a payout on certain draws.
Keno is a random game. Previous draws do not change the next one. Staking systems such as the Martingale, which doubles the stake after each loss, do not change the odds for this reason. A run of losses does not make a win more likely.
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RNG and live keno
In the RNG version, a random number generator selects the numbers, and the result appears on screen within seconds. In a live version, a dealer runs the draw in a studio, and you watch it streamed in real time. The odds are set by the game's rules in both cases.
Live shows run at the pace of the host, so each round can take longer than an RNG round. For live games at LottoGo, see the live casino page.
Practical tips before you play
Read the paytable and rules of the exact variant before you stake. Set a budget you can afford to lose, choose a stake that fits it, and decide in advance when you will stop. Keno rounds follow each other quickly, so spending can add up faster than you expect.
If you play on a phone, the mobile version page explains the options. If you want help keeping play under control, see safer gambling.
