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Keno
Keno lets you select spots and compares them against a drawn set. Payout tables define RTP; hit rates fall quickly as picks increase.
- RTP
- 96.0%
- House edge
- 4.0%
- Volatility
- High
- Difficulty
- Beginner
Highly table-dependent; many keno products sit below Originals multiplier games.
Overview
Keno is a lottery-like Original. You choose how many numbers to play; the draw hits a subset; payoffs depend on matches.
Rules
Select N spots, stake, and confirm the paytable.
A draw selects K numbers. Payout depends on how many of your spots hit.
How It Works
Match probabilities follow hypergeometric distributions. Paytables rarely pay fair odds on rare jackpots.
Payouts
Read the paytable for your exact pick count. Comparing advertised max win without hit probability is misleading.
Examples
Fewer spots: simpler distribution, often clearer EV inspection. More spots: flashier top prizes, tougher hit rates.
Strategies
Compare RTP across pick counts if the product publishes it. Do not chase prior draws.
RTP
Keno RTP varies widely by table. Treat published figures as configuration-specific.
House Edge
Edge is usually higher than Crash/Dice-style Originals. Factor that into game selection.
Variance
Jackpot-oriented paytables are high variance by design.
Frequently asked questions
Parent pages
Sibling games
- CrashCash out before the multiplier busts.
- PlinkoDrop a ball through pegs into multiplier buckets.
- MinesReveal safe tiles; cash out before hitting a mine.
- DiceSet a win chance; roll over or under the line.
- BlackjackHit, stand, and manage decisions against the dealer.
- RouletteWheel bets with transparent probabilities.
- LimboChoose a target multiplier; win if the result clears it.
- Coin FlipA two-sided bet with transparent odds.
Related guides
- Understanding RTPReturn to Player explained without marketing fluff: long-run average, sample variance, and how to read published percentages.
- Variance ExplainedWhy identical RTP games produce different session shapes, drawdowns, and emotional experiences.
- Highest RTP GamesA comparative look at Originals with the strongest advertised return profiles — with caveats about configuration.
- Expected ValueEV as the probability-weighted average outcome — the bridge between RTP tables and real wagering decisions.
- What Are Duel Originals?A clear definition of Duel Originals: in-house, fast-round games with transparent parameters, published RTP targets, and provably fair verification.