Keno is a lottery-style game. You choose numbers, the game draws numbers at random, and your payout depends on how many of your picks match the draw. People who search for keno at VoodooDreams usually want to know how the game works, which versions exist and what to check before they play. This page covers those points. Keno is a game of chance, so each draw is independent of the ones before it.
Common keno variants
Keno has many versions, and names differ from one studio to another. Common variants include Lightning Box Keno, Lucky 8 Keno, Dragon Power Keno, Cleopatra Keno, Caveman Keno, Prairie Thunder Keno, Coin Collector Keno, Buy A Ball Keno, Egyptian Magic Keno, Keno (GamesOS), Keno (Pragmatic), Kenotopia, Keno Powerball, Keno Deluxe, Age Of The Gods Keno, Jelly Kenooo and Dragon's Charm Kenooo. Some use a standard grid and draw, while others add features such as multipliers or bonus rounds. The rules and paytable change with each version, so two games with similar names can work differently.
Keno is made by many studios. Providers that release keno games include Lightning Box, Pixiu Gaming, Atomic Slot Lab, IGT, Aristocrat, GamesOS, Pragmatic Play, Merkur, Bragg Gaming, Genii, Realistic, Playtech Origins, 7777 Gaming and Orbital Gaming. Use the provider name as well as the game title when you look, because the same name can appear in several versions. Before you play, check what VoodooDreams offers, so you know which keno versions and providers are available there.
How keno works
Each round starts with you choosing numbers and a stake. The game then draws a set of numbers at random. The payout depends on how many of your chosen numbers appear in the draw, and the amount for each match count is set out in the paytable. Read the paytable before you bet, because payouts for the same number of matches vary between versions.
Keno rounds are independent, so a run of draws without matches does not make a match more likely in the next one. Some versions offer extra features, such as a multiplier that applies to a win. Check the rules of the version you choose to see whether a feature applies and how it works. Betting systems such as Martingale do not change the odds. Each draw is still random, so doubling a stake after a loss does not improve your overall chances.
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RNG keno and live keno
In the RNG version, a random number generator produces each draw. The round is quick, with no host or physical equipment shown, and the result appears on screen after you confirm your bet. The payout table is built into the software.
In a live version, a real draw takes place in a studio and is streamed to your screen, usually with a host. You can see the equipment used for the draw, and the result appears as it happens. Live games tend to be slower, because each draw has to be filmed and shown. Check the stake limits and the paytable before you join. For live dealer games in general, see the live casino guide.
Practical tips before you play
Start by reading the rules and paytable for the exact version you want to play. Decide on a budget before you start and keep to it, and choose a stake you can comfortably afford to lose. Keep track of how long you have been playing, and set a time limit if it helps. Every draw is random, so no pattern in past results predicts the next one.
If play stops being fun or starts to cost more than you intended, the safer gambling page explains the tools available.
