Keno strategy

How to win at Keno

Keno is essentially a game of chance, so there isn't as much room for employing strategy as there is in, say Sic Bo or Punto Banco / Baccarat.

However, there are a couple of factors a Keno player needs to understand in order to improve their chance of winning:

1. How many numbers to choose.
2. The payout for matching those numbers.

How many numbers you choose will depend on your risk profile (see below) - i.e. are you a higher risk player looking for the maximum payout, or are you a slow, steady player who'd prefer to get consistent smaller wins?

Keno betting strategy

As discussed above, the number of spots you bet on will depend on your risk profile:

Lower-risk gamblers, looking for steady returns, would choose to match 1 or 2 spots.

Medium-risk gamblers, who want consistent results, but with the possibility of occasional larger wins, would look to match 3, 4, or 5.

Higher stake punters, who play Keno for the chance to win big would look to match anything from between 5 and 15 balls, for this is where the large payouts are found.

Lower risk

If players are cautious and only want to bet on 1 number, then Bovada offer a payout of 3 to 1, the highest of our casinos. Keno at Bovada is also eligible for the $3,000, 100% matching bonus with a wagering requirement of just 50x, so players should factor this into their betting decisions.

For 2 numbers, we recommend players bet at a Category A casino (ie Bovada) as they offer a payout of 15 to 1.

Medium risk

For betting on 3 numbers, the Category B casinos (betfair and bet365) offer the highest payout at 47 to 1.

For betting on 4 or 5 numbers, the biggest payout is again to be found at the Category A casino (Bovada)

Higher stakes

Once players look to bigger payouts, the Category A casino (Bovada) is the clear choice. They offer the best payouts, and the maximum payout of 100,000 is reached as early as 10 matched numbers. Although you can bet on up to 15 numbers, the payout remains at 100,000 to 1, so it's an unnecessary risk.

Keno Bonuses

Whatever your level of risk, you should compare the Keno bonuses on offer (see carousel, below) and decide which casino offers the best value.

Even if a casino doesn't offer the best payouts, you're still eligible for a Keno bonus, which can give you many hours of enjoyment.