How to play Keno
Stake Keno lets you pick up to 10 numbers on a grid; 10 are then drawn at random. Your payout depends on how many you match and your risk level.
Updated:
How Keno works
- 1Pick numbers
Select up to 10 tiles on the grid.
- 2Choose risk
Low, classic, medium or high risk changes the payout spread.
- 3Draw
Ten numbers are drawn provably-fairly; matches determine your payout.
Win chance vs target (illustrative)
The math & house edge
Draws are provably fair, so outcomes cannot be influenced. Payouts follow a hypergeometric distribution — the chance of matching many picks is low, which is why high-match payouts are large. Higher risk settings boost top-match payouts while reducing or zeroing small-match returns, but overall RTP stays around 99%.
Strategy & honest reality
Picking more numbers does not improve your edge — it just changes the payout shape. High risk chases big multi-match wins; low risk pays small wins more often. As with all Originals, the 1% house edge means no selection or system is profitable over time.
Stake Keno — FAQ
How many numbers should I pick in Keno?
Is Stake Keno provably fair?
Explore more
18+ · No system beats the house edge. Provably-fair results are random. Gambling involves risk.