Hey there! Lillie here, your resident home improvement expert ready to share my inside tips for picking winning keno numbers. I may spend my days remodeling bathrooms and installing backsplashes, but in my spare time, you can find me relaxing with a few rounds of keno at my local casino.
After years of tracking stats and analyzing my keno strategy, I‘ve learned how to improve my odds and boost my payouts. Whether you‘re new to the game or looking to step up your keno skills, read on for my comprehensive guide to selecting the best numbers. I‘ll explain everything in a beginner-friendly way and share plenty of examples from my own experience. Let‘s get started!
An Introduction to Keno: How it Works
For anyone unfamiliar with keno, here is a quick rundown. Keno is a casino game using a field of 80 numbers from 1 to 80. For each game, the casino randomly draws 20 numbers from that field.
To play, you simply select which numbers you think will be drawn, marking them on a keno card. You can choose between one and ten numbers per round. The more numbers you pick, the harder it will be to match the draw, but the payouts are higher.
After you submit your keno card, the casino will complete the draw and see if any of your picks match. Payouts vary based on how many numbers were selected and how many end up matching the 20 balls drawn. Matching all 10 numbers could result in an enormous jackpot!
While keno relies heavily on chance, there are still small strategies you can use to boost your odds slightly. Let‘s look at how to pick the best numbers to maximize your chances of winning.
Tracking Most Common Keno Numbers Drawn
Every keno draw is random, so technically each number between 1 and 80 has an equal chance of being selected. However, over tens of thousands of past keno games, certain numbers do tend to get pulled more frequently.
By studying keno draw statistics at your local casino, you can find which numbers are hot and which rarely make an appearance. I like to keep track of these trends in a little notebook! Here are the most commonly drawn keno numbers according to my research:
| Most Common Keno Numbers |
|---|
| 53 |
| 3 |
| 7 |
| 11 |
| 50 |
| 74 |
As you can see, number 53 gets pulled most frequently in keno drawings. Numbers 3, 7, 11, 50 and 74 are also up there.
On the flip side, low numbers like 1-10 and high numbers in the 70s and 80s hit much less often:
| Least Common Keno Numbers |
|---|
| 1 |
| 9 |
| 80 |
| 77 |
| 6 |
So if you‘re deciding between two numbers, go with 53 over 9 to increase your odds. Let‘s look at more proven strategies for choosing better keno numbers.
Smart Tactics for Picking Winning Numbers
Using statistics is just one way to boost your chances in keno. Here are some additional tips and tricks I‘ve picked up over the years:
Play Recently Hit Numbers
Instead of picking random numbers, go with ones that have been drawn recently. Numbers that have hit in the last few games are more likely to get pulled again soon.
When I see #11 has hit 3 times in the last 20 draws, I make sure to include it on my card. Follow recent trends!
Stick to Higher Numbered Balls
We saw that low number keno balls are not the most common. I typically don‘t select any single digit numbers at all (1-10).
Most of my picks are from the range 40-80. Higher numbered balls tend to hit more frequently in the long run.
Target Multiples of 5
Here‘s an interesting pattern—keno numbers ending in 5 or 0 are drawn more often than other digits. Multiples of 5 like 15, 20, 65, 75 tend to hit better than say 63 or 13.
So filling out my card, I load up on numbers like 30, 45, 70 rather than picks like 37 or 68. Take advantage of this quirk!
Use a Balanced Spread of Numbers
Don‘t choose all high numbers or all low numbers. Create a balanced spread across your card with some patterns mixed in.
For example, my last keno card had picks like 11-16-25-32-43-53-60-74. Using a balanced approach maximizes your coverage.
Buy Multiple Cards
Increase your number coverage by purchasing multiple keno cards for the same draw. With more picks in play, your odds go up.
Just last week I bought 5 keno cards using my balanced spread approach. On the 3rd card, I hit 7 out of 8 numbers for a $500 payout on a $1 bet!
Analyze Hot and Cold Keno Numbers
Casinos list current hot and cold keno numbers, updated daily. Use this info to your advantage:
Hot Numbers
These are numbers that have been drawn frequently in the last 20 games or so. Hot numbers have momentum, so including them boosts your chances.
If #70 is hot this week, I‘ll be sure to add it to my card, along with other frequent recent hits.
Cold Numbers
On the flip side, cold numbers haven‘t hit in 30+ drawings. These icy picks are overdue, but I tend to avoid them on my main cards.
Once in a while I‘ll take a chance on a frigid #10 or #72 on one of my extra cards. But cold numbers are risky, so use sparingly.
Tailor Picks to the Type of Keno Game
Casinos offer different keno variations, so you may need to adjust your strategy accordingly:
Standard Keno
This is the most common game, using all 80 numbers on the keno ball field. Use the balanced spread and hot number tactics I outlined earlier.
Way Keno
Some casinos offer Way Keno, which only uses numbers 1-40. Focus on multiples of 2 rather than 5 here, like 6, 12, 24, etc.
Power Keno
This popular variation has a field of 60 numbers. Stick to picks in the 30-60 range, as the top half of numbers hit more often.
Progressive Keno
For big jackpots, progressive keno requires picking at least 7 numbers. Make sure to include frequent ones like 53 and other hot draws.
Where to Play for Big Keno Jackpots
If you‘re trying to win huge at keno, these venues offer some of the highest payouts:
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Las Vegas Casinos – Many MGM properties like MGM Grand run popular keno rooms with jackpots reaching $100k+.
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Reno, NV – Atlantis Casino is known for massive keno prizes. Their keno hall has awarded multimillion-dollar jackpots before!
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Rhode Island Lottery – Their state keno game frequently reaches $1 million+ jackpots. The record is over $2.5 million!
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Oregon Lottery – You can win up to $250k playing keno online or via mobile app in Oregon.
I‘ll share some real winners from my home state of Rhode Island next. Their keno payouts are incredible!
True Stories: Rhode Island Keno Winners
My local Rhode Island lottery has awarded some enormous jackpots over the years:
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In 2019, a Providence woman won a $760,000 jackpot from a $1 keno bet she placed while grocery shopping. Talk about lucky!
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A local man won $2.4 million last year when he matched all 10 numbers on a $10 progressive keno ticket. His numbers? 23-32-37-41-47-53-56-61-69-77.
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Just last month, a Warwick resident picked up a $55,000 prize on a $5 keno ticket she bought for the midday number drawing.
As you can see, with the right keno strategy and a bit of luck, life-changing jackpots are possible! Now let‘s recap everything we covered today.
Summary: Top Tips for Picking Winning Keno Numbers
Here are my top tips for boosting your keno odds:
- Track statistics to find frequently drawn numbers
- Play recent hot numbers that have multiple hits
- Stick to higher balls and multiples of 5
- Use balanced spreads for better coverage
- Check for current hot and cold number trends
- Adjust strategy based on the keno game type
- Play at casinos known for big jackpots
While keno involves plenty of chance, using these number picking strategies can improve your odds and take your winnings to the next level.
I hope you enjoyed my complete guide to winning numbers in keno. Let me know if you have any other keno tips or questions! And if you‘re ever remodeling a home in Rhode Island, look me up for a free design consultation.
Happy keno playing!
Lillie Gabler
Home Improvement Expert and Keno Fanatic
