Video keno: 20 numbers drawn from 80, on a machine
Video keno draws 20 numbers from 80 on a machine instead of in a lounge. You pick 1 to 10 spots, and pays depend on how many you hit. Games are fast, and returns usually run around 88% to 92%.
Reviewed Oct 14, 2026
Answer first
90s| Spots picked | Example top pay | Hits needed |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | About 100 to 1 | 4 of 4 |
| 6 | About 1,500 to 1 | 6 of 6 |
| 8 | About 10,000 to 1 | 8 of 8 |
| 10 | About 10,000 to 1 | 10 of 10 |
Key numbers
Video keno in four numbers
In short
Key takeaways
- Video keno uses the same 80-number board as lounge keno, but it plays much faster.
- Its RTP is higher than live keno, often 88% to 92%.
- More spots mean larger top prizes but rarer wins.
- Check the pay table on each machine; it can differ by casino.
On the ticket
A 6-spot game
Your spots
Drawn (sample)
Four of six hit — a small win on most pay tables.
6-spot odds
| Hits | Chance | Example pay |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | About 1 in 7,753 | 1,600 |
| 5 | About 1 in 323 | 50 |
| 4 | About 1 in 35 | 4 |
| 3 | About 1 in 6.6 | 1 |
Pay tables vary by machine.
How a game works
Pick your spots on the touch screen, choose a bet, and press play. The machine draws 20 numbers at once and marks your hits.
You can repeat the same card for game after game, or press a quick-pick button for random spots. Quick picks win just as often as numbers you choose.
Popular versions
| Version | Twist |
|---|---|
| Cleopatra Keno | Free games with doubled pays |
| Four Card Keno | Four cards played at once |
| Power Keno | Higher pays if the last ball hits |
| Caveman Keno | Bonus eggs that multiply wins |
| Super Keno | First ball multiplies wins |
| Multi-Card Keno | Up to 20 cards on one draw |
Each version has its own pay table.
Cost at speed
At 400 games an hour and $1 per game, a 90% return costs about $40 an hour on average. Live keno at a 70% return and 8 games an hour costs about $2.40.
Slower play stretches your budget more than a higher return.
Sequence
Playing video keno
Step 01
Choose a version
Read the pay table.
Step 02
Pick spots
4 to 8 is common.
Step 03
Set your bet
Per card.
Step 04
Play and track
Watch your session budget.
Where to find it
Video keno is common on multi-game machines in Nevada bars and casinos, and in many regional casinos.
Some licensed online casinos offer video keno too.
Bars in Nevada often run video keno on bar-top machines, where play can earn drink comps. Ask the bartender how comps are tracked before you start.
Floor rules
Keno terms
Know before you sit
- Spot
- A number you choose.
- Catch
- A hit on one of your spots.
- Pay table
- What each number of hits pays.
- Multi-card
- Playing several cards at once.
Choosing a pay table
Two machines with the same game can pay 1,500 or 1,800 for 6 of 6. A higher top pay often adds 1% to 2% to the return, so compare before you play.
Some machines show hot and cold numbers from recent games. Each draw is independent, so they have no effect on the next game.
A simple plan helps: set $40 for an hour and play about 360 games at $0.10 each.
Spot choice at a glance
| Spots | Chance of any win | Top pay size |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | About 1 in 17 | Small |
| 4 | About 1 in 3.9 | Medium |
| 8 | About 1 in 9.8 | Large |
| 10 | About 1 in 9.1 | Very large |
Approximate; depends on the pay table.
Common mistakes
- Playing too fast
- Pace raises your hourly cost.
- Ignoring the pay table
- They differ by machine.
- Picking 10 spots for small bets
- Wins are rare.
- Thinking numbers are due
- Every game is random.
Keep reading
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Questions before and after you play
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01Basics
How does video keno work?
The machine draws 20 numbers from 80, and you are paid by how many of your spots hit.
How many spots should I pick?
Many players pick 4 to 8. More spots mean bigger but rarer wins. House rules vary, so ask staff if you are unsure.
Is video keno better than live keno?
Its return is higher, but it is much faster, so it can cost more per hour. House rules vary, so ask staff if you are unsure.
02Odds
What is a typical video keno RTP?
About 88% to 92%, depending on the pay table. House rules vary, so ask staff if you are unsure.
What are the odds of hitting 6 of 6?
About 1 in 7,753 games. Hitting 5 of 6 is about 1 in 323, and 4 of 6 about 1 in 35.
Are video keno results random?
Yes. Licensed machines use tested random systems. House rules vary, so ask staff if you are unsure.
03Versions
What is Cleopatra Keno?
A version where hitting on the last ball starts free games with doubled pays. House rules vary, so ask staff if you are unsure.
What is Four Card Keno?
You play four cards at once against the same draw. House rules vary, so ask staff if you are unsure.
Is video keno online?
Some licensed online casinos offer it. House rules vary, so ask staff if you are unsure.
Sources
- Wizard of Odds — Video keno Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry)The gaming industry’s standard reference for casino-game math, by actuary Michael Shackleford. Not an official registry; our calculators compute these numbers independently. · accessed Oct 14, 2026Pay tables and returns
- Nevada Gaming Control Board · accessed Oct 14, 2026Gaming device rules
- UNLV Center for Gaming Research Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry) · accessed Oct 14, 2026Research library on casino games and gambling
- National Council on Problem Gambling — Help and resources Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry) · accessed Oct 14, 2026Free, confidential help: call or text 1-800-GAMBLER