How to Play Keno in Ohio
- Theo Quinten
- Last Updated on August 24, 2023
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Keno is a popular draw game offered at hundreds of bars, restaurants and casinos across Ohio. Players select numbers on a ticket and try to match numbers randomly drawn to win cash prizes. With frequent games and potential big payouts, Keno offers nonstop excitement.
This guide covers everything you need to know to play real money Keno in Ohio, including game rules, betting tips, top locations, and winning strategies to increase your odds. Read on to start playing Ohio Keno like a pro!
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Top Places to Play Keno in Ohio
There are over 9,800 Ohio Lottery Retailers where you can play Keno.
In order to find the closest to you:
- visit the Ohio Lottery Find A Retailer
- enter your zip code or city name
- find the perfect location for you to play
Understanding Keno Rules in Ohio
Keno rules in Ohio are straightforward:
- Players pick up to 10 numbers on a card showing numbers 1-80. Games run every few minutes, starting at 6:04 AM and ending at 2:29 AM.
- After placing a wager from $1 to $20, 20 numbers are drawn randomly using a certified Random Number Generator.
- Prizes are paid out based on how many numbers match those you picked. Hit all 10 and you can win massive jackpots, we’re talking about 100,000x!
- You can increase your chances of winning by adding the Booster® (see below more info about it).
- You have the possibility of playing up to 50 drawings on one card.
- Many bars and restaurants offer video Keno. Live casino games feature a Keno lounge and caller.
- Payouts vary but the more numbers matched, the bigger the prize.
Keno offers flexibility to play anytime and vary strategies to win.
How does the Booster® work?
- each card has a Booster option at the top
- you can select Booster which may increase your winning
- it costs $1 for every dollar wagered
Example:
You wager $10 on a 5-spot play. You request the Booster so you will pay $10 more on top of your wager, so the total cost will be $20.
The 4x Booster numbers is drawn and you have matched all 5 numbers and won the $410 prize. Because of the $10 wager, the prize becomes $4,100, but you also bought the Booster (which was 4x) and that means that you won $16,400.
| Booster Multiplier | Odds |
|---|---|
| 10x | 1 in 80 |
| 5x | 1 in 27 |
| 4x | 1 in 16 |
| 3x | 1 in 16 |
| 2x | 1 in 2.5 |
| 1x | 1 in 2.3 |
Prize Table
The prize table is based on a $1 wager. If you bet more than $1 per ticket you will have to multiply the prize with your wager.
10 Spot Game
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 10 | $100,000 |
| 9 | $5,000 |
| 8 | $500 |
| 7 | $50 |
| 6 | $10 |
| 5 | $2 |
| 0 | $5 |
9 Spot Game
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 9 | $25,000 |
| 8 | $2,000 |
| 7 | $100 |
| 6 | $20 |
| 5 | $5 |
| 4 | $2 |
8 Spot Game
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 8 | $10,000 |
| 7 | $300 |
| 6 | $50 |
| 5 | $15 |
| 4 | $2 |
7 Spot Game
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 7 | $2,000 |
| 6 | $100 |
| 5 | $11 |
| 4 | $5 |
| 3 | $1 |
6 Spot Game
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 6 | $1,100 |
| 5 | $57 |
| 4 | $7 |
| 3 | $1 |
5 Spot Game
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 5 | $410 |
| 4 | $18 |
| 3 | $2 |
4 Spot Game
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 4 | $72 |
| 3 | $5 |
| 2 | $1 |
3 Spot Game
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 3 | $27 |
| 2 | $2 |
2 Spot Game
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 2 | $11 |
1 Spot Game
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2 |
