Keno is a game of pure luck and is very close to lottery games. The game was brought to the US of A by Chinese immigrants in the 19th century. As with lotto games, it’s a very easy to play, and it is endearing as big prizes are available for very tiny bets. Keno is enjoyed at bars, clubs and recreation center all over the planet today. Unfortunately it shares another weak point with lottery games – horrendous odds.

Sensibly, Keno hit upon its way into internet casinos as it was a simple game to build, and casino software operators wanted to catch the giant brick and mortar Keno players on the internet. What was even more in the favor of casinos on the internet was that many people were used to wagering on Keno on video screens, so the move on to the internet was less of a problem than say with vingt-et-un.

So here is how you play Keno. You start off by choosing between four and ten numbers from a total of eighty numbers. Each selection is referred to as a "spot". In many online keno games, you can buy multiple cards for the same draw, and in many games you can even pre purchase for games in the future.

Once you have submitted your selection, 20 numbered balls will "enter" into a capsule from a barrel. If enough of your spots are picked, you win. That simple. You will obviously gain more, if more of your numbers are landed on, like with lotteries.

Most keno online games allow you to buy tickets between 5 cents and $5, and pay out in multiples of your ticket value. Jackpot winnings of up to fifty thousand dollars are not uncommon.

Simple? Absolutely. So there has to be a catch? Absolutely. The casino edge with Keno is thirty percent or greater, the WORST of any online casino game. The expectation of hitting a number is 0.25%. Keno is by a big shot the worst game you could possibly play. If you want a game of chance wager on slots.