Keno RTP, picks and hit tables
Pick size versus paytable rows, and operator-published edges in the originals record.
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Keno pays from how many of your picks match the drawn numbers. You choose a pick size, mark numbers on a board, and the game draws a fixed set of hits. The paytable for that pick size sets the returns. Published house edge sets the long-run cost when the operator discloses it.
Pick size and paytable rows
Common in-house boards use 40 squares and draw 10 hits, but operators can use other layouts. A 1-spot pick and a 10-spot pick do not share the same payout row. Always open the in-game paytable for the pick size you selected. RTP Ledger does not invent unpublished hit tables.
Convert any disclosed edge with RTP versus house edge. Session results can sit far from the long-run model.
Published operator edges
The keno table lists only figures traced to operator-controlled pages in the originals research record. Casinos without a fetchable keno edge are omitted.
| Casino | House edge | RTP | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duel | 0.10% | 99.90% | Operator page — Duel Keno; opens in a new tab |
| Shuffle | 1.00% | 99.00% | Operator page — Shuffle Keno; opens in a new tab |
| Stake | 1.00% | 99.00% | Operator page — Stake Keno; opens in a new tab |
| Winna | 1.00% | 99.00% | Operator page — Winna Keno; opens in a new tab |
Figures from originals-edges.json (research snapshot 2026-07-13). Rebates, risk modes and jurisdiction limits can change the effective cost.
Provably fair limits
Where an operator publishes keno draw inputs, a verifier can recompute the finished board after the server seed is revealed. See provably fair and the verifier tool for supported algorithms. Related originals include dice, mines and Plinko.
Keno RTP FAQ
What is keno RTP?
Keno RTP is the theoretical long-run return on a pick-and-hit number game. Several operators in the RTP Ledger originals record publish about 99% RTP (1% house edge) on named builds. Confirm the figure and paytable on the operator page you use.
Does picking more numbers raise keno RTP?
Pick size changes which paytable row applies and how often you hit. On a fixed published house edge, a larger pick usually changes volatility and hit rate rather than granting a free RTP upgrade. Read the active paytable for each pick size.
Is crypto casino keno provably fair?
Some casinos publish seed inputs that recompute drawn numbers after the server seed is revealed. RTP Ledger documents supported recomputation in the provably fair tools. Verification confirms a finished draw; it does not predict the next board.
Keno paytables differ by operator and pick size. Published RTP is not a session forecast. Age rules and local law apply.
