Keno at Three Rivers Casino Resort 

in Florence, OR

Keno is a simple game that originated in China more than 150 years ago. Similar to bingo, it’s a game of pure chance that’s hinged on a random draw of numbered balls. If you pick the right numbers, you win! 

Keno’s a fun and popular game that’s available nearly anywhere. You’ll find it not only in casinos, but as a lottery offering in many states. You can easily play online, or as an app or free arcade game. It’s also one of the simplest games to play at brick-and-mortar casinos. Many bars and restaurants will let you play straight from your table, placing your bets with the waitstaff.

In live play, gamblers use pen and paper to mark their spots. Then a hopper is used to draw random numbers every few minutes. In video keno, make their bets by touchscreen and the machine draws numbers at random, instantly.

Standard play uses a board with eighty numbers, with the goal of selecting spots that will be picked once numbers are drawn. The amount of numbers you can choose varies, but it’s generally between 10 and 20. You can choose your own numbers, or have the casino randomly make “quick picks,” if available. Payouts work on a sliding scale: the fewer numbers you choose, the more each hit is worth, while choosing more numbers means you’ll need more hits.