Keno in Australia: A Beginner’s Guide
Introduction to Keno
Keno is a lottery-like gambling game that is fun & easy with many options to win. It is offered as a game in some lotteries. Keno word has French or Latin roots, but the game originated in China. Like Lotteries, Keno is also licensed at a state or territory level and can include state government-owned, not-for-profit companies and private sector companies.
Generally, Keno players wager by choosing any number(s) from 1 to 80, aiming to match the combination of 20 numbers drawn in each game. Keno gives you the chance to win over $1 million. Keno in Australia can be played in pubs, clubs & casinos. Keno is the official platform in Australia. They offer Keno games on the website, iOS & Android mobile apps. KenoGo is the other licensed operator.
In this blog, we will explore Keno Game types & Jackpots to understand How To Play & Win at Keno.
Keno: In the New Era
Keno’s transformation in the digital era has made it more accessible, diverse, and engaging than ever before. It has evolved from traditional casino and bingo hall settings to widespread online platforms. Players no longer need to just visit physical casinos or lottery venues. Online Keno is available through websites and mobile apps, allowing users to play from the comfort of their own homes or on the go. With the rise of smartphones and tablets, digital Keno offers a variety of versions, with different themes, rule sets, and payout structures. Most online platforms feature live Keno games where draws are streamed in real-time, mimicking the experience of being in a physical casino but with the convenience of online play.
Keno: Facts and Stats
Let us discuss a few interesting facts and stats about Keno:
- Australian Keno industry generates approximately $900 million to $1 billion in annual revenue.
- Over 40 million games are played annually across various Keno platforms in Australia.
- Over 3 million Australians play Keno regularly.
- 480 draws are held per day.
- Over $50 million in prizes are paid out every month.
- Odds of hitting all 20 numbers is approximately 1 in 3.5 quintillion.
- One of the largest Keno wins in Australia was $7.9 million on a ticket in Queensland.
- Over 3,500 venues across Australia offer Keno, primarily through licensed clubs, pubs, and casinos.
- NSW and Queensland are the two largest Keno markets in Australia.
- Part of the revenue from Keno operations goes to state government taxes, which are often used to support community projects and charities.
Game types & Jackpots
In this section, we explore how to play, the costs associated, and the prizes that can be won with different game types of a Keno ticket. Note that Keno Jackpots are usually from Spots 7 to 10. So, What is a Spot? The simple answer is Number that you choose to play is called a Spot. To win a prize on Keno, you must match the minimum required numbers for that Spot type. You can play on a Keno Touch machine or on a game card.
It is also important to know What is a Jackpot? Keno Jackpots refers to the 7, 8, 9, and 10 Spots, in which the top prize continually grows until won. To win a jackpot prize, you need to have all the numbers on your ticket.
Keno Classic
Keno Classic gives you the chance to turn $1 into $1 million+ when you play and match all 10 numbers. You can win a prize with as little as 1 winning number, depending on how many numbers you play. A Keno classic ticket is depicted below:
Keno Classic
How to Play
- Pick how many numbers you want to play
- Pick your numbers
- Pick how much you’d like to spend per draw (minimum $1 per draw)
- Pick how many draws you’d like to play
How to Win
When you match the minimum required numbers for a Spot type, you win. Here we look at an example of when you play the 10 Spot, you must match at least 4 of your numbers to win a prize. To win the top prize of $1 million+, you must match all 10 numbers.
Keno Classic
Keno Bonus
Keno Bonus gives you the chance to multiply your regular Keno Classic prize by x1, x2, x3, x4, x5 or x10. Cost of each game will double when you select to play Bonus. Keno Bonus is only available on Keno Classic games.
How to Play
To play Bonus on a Classic ticket, you would need to mark in the ticket as shown below:
Keno Bonus play
How to Win
Keno Bonus works only with Jackpots. The Keno Bonus on a Jackpot is calculated by following the steps below:
Keno Bonus
Keno Mega Millions
Keno Mega Millions gives you the chance to turn $2 into $5 million+. It is played exactly the same way as Classic. A Keno mega millions ticket is depicted below:
Keno Mega Millions
How to Play
- Pick how many numbers you want to play
- Pick your numbers
- Pick how much you’d like to spend per draw (minimum $2 per draw)
- Pick how many draws you’d like to play
How to Win
When you match the minimum required numbers for a Spot type, you win. Here we look at an example of when you play the 10 Spot, you must match at least 4 of your numbers to win a prize. To win the top prize of $5 million+, you must match all 10 numbers
Keno Mega Millions
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Keno Heads or Tails
Keno Heads or Tails lets you take your pick, giving you the chance to double or quadruple your money. Keno Heads or Tails is all about choosing which half of the Keno grid will have more numbers appear in a game of Keno. There are 2 sides to the grid: Heads (Top half of the grid, containing numbers 1 to 40) & Tails (Bottom half of the grid, containing numbers 41 to 80). A Keno Heads or Tails ticket is depicted below:
Keno Heads or Tails
Heads or Tails game grid
How to Play
- Pick which the side of the grid you think will have more numbers appear within a draw of Keno (or Evens)
- Pick how much you’d like to spend per draw (minimum $1 per draw)
- Pick how many draws you’d like to play
How to Win
Keno Heads or Tails
Keno Kwikpik
Keno Kwikpiks come in the form of a pre-set packages, with your numbers chosen at random. Packages are set based on the Spot type, the number of chances per draw, the number of games (Keno draws) and price. Kwikpiks are available on both Classic and Mega Millions games.
Kwikpik
How to Play
To play a Kwikpik, simply choose which Kwikpik package you’d like to play and watch the next draw to see if you’re a winner! A Kwikpik ticket will appear in your list of ‘in-play’ tickets under Live Draw. An example of a ticket is depicted below:
Ticket
Physical Ticket
How to Win
Your ticket will display an individual group of numbers, marked by a letter starting from A. Each group of numbers represents one individual chance per game. Your win depends on the number of groups that you have selected to play and matching one number from each group.
Keno Advanced
Advanced lets you play groups of numbers that form multiple combinations on one ticket. Advanced is available to play on Classic and Mega Millions games. Keno Advanced ticket is depicted below:
Keno Advanced
As we can see groups of numbers are formed by marking numbers alphabetically, starting with the letter A and so on, instead of the usual X. Each group of numbers represents one single entry. Multiple groups of numbers can be combined to form additional entries on the one ticket.
Watching the game
Once you’ve got your ticket, simply wait until your game appears on screen. Match the numbers on your ticket to the numbers on the Keno game screen to win! You can also scan your ticket after all your games have played to check if you’ve won! Additionally, you can hand in your ticket to the Keno Operator and ask to Replay, or scan your ticket at a Keno Touch machine and select Replay.
Play
Gamble Responsibly
While Keno can be fun and exciting, always remember to gamble responsibly. Here are some points to keep in mind:
- Set a budget when playing in-store or online.
- Limit the time you spend gambling.
- Gamble for entertainment and understand the odds of the game.
- Take regular breaks.
- Don’t gamble under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Seek local gambling support.
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