A Complete Overview of Keno Offerings in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Lottery launched Keno at authorized retailers back in 2018. Today it remains one of the most popular offerings.
For some basic background, Keno is a lottery-style gambling game that can often be found at casinos and several state lotteries across the country. Players choose a set of numbers, usually from 1 to 80. Typically, the host site draws a total of 20 random numbers. Payouts are based on how many of the numbers a player selects are among those drawn, and the amount the player wagered.
In Pennsylvania, the minimum bet on Keno is $1. Players can choose anywhere from one to 10 numbers. A computer randomly draws 20 winning numbers. The more players match, the more they will win. Pennsylvania is now holding Keno drawings every four minutes throughout the day. Players have the chance to win up to $100,000 on each draw. Players must be 18 or older to play Keno or any other games.
Pennsylvania is additionally offering a couple of other variants, the interactive keno-style games 5X Keno and Red Hot Keno.
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Modernizing the Pennsylvania Lottery
Keno can be played both online and at participating retailers. Executive Director Drew Svitko says it’s the first game Pennsylvania is specifically marketing to businesses where adults gather to have fun, like bars and restaurants.
“Pennsylvania Lottery keno players are going to love this exciting, new way to play and win,” says Svitko.
Svitko views Keno as part of the efforts to evolve with the times. “Keno, along with our upcoming iLottery mobile and Xpress Sports games, will bring it into the modern gaming era while generating essential new funds to benefit older Pennsylvanians,” he said.
All proceeds support programs that benefit the elderly. This has been the case since product sales began in 1972. Although Keno tickets can only be purchased at participating retailers at this time, players can watch the drawings just about anywhere in the state. Spectators view results on big-screen monitors at hundreds of locations that also sell tickets. More locations are expected to begin showing drawings in the very near future.
In fact, officials are asking players who don’t see Keno monitors in their favorite bars or restaurants to suggest businesses sign up to sell the game. Players can also watch an animated depiction of the drawings on the Keno page on the website. The animated depiction of the drawings is also available through the official mobile app.
How to play Keno in PA
Players will find play slips at participating retailers. First, players select from one to 10 numbers. Again, the options range from 1 to 80 (including those two numbers). Players can also opt for computer-selected Quick Picks by ticking the appropriate box on the payslip.
Players can bet the following amounts per play:
- $1
- $2
- $3
- $4
- $5
- $10
- $20
The next step in filling out the payslip is to select the bet size. Of course, prizes increase with the bet. The number of numbers chosen does not affect the ticket cost.
Players have the option of playing multiple consecutive drawings. They can choose anywhere from 1 to 20 drawings on the playslip. Players also have the option to select the Keno Multiplier option for each ticket they purchase. This constitutes a randomly drawn number that multiplies all prize amounts by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 times. However, choosing the Keno Multiplier option immediately triples the ticket cost. Selecting, or choosing not to select, the Keno Multiplier completes the play slip process.
After that, players hand the completed play slip to the retailer, pay the required amount, and the venue will return keno tickets with the draw number and your numbers on them. Keno tickets can also be purchased at one of the retailers’ touchscreen vending machines. Then, sit back, watch the drawing, and see what you’ve won.
Keno winners
The results of the most recent drawing and all past drawings can be seen on the website or mobile app. Winning Keno tickets up to $2,500 can be claimed at the same retailer where the ticket was purchased or at any other.
If the payout is over $600, a claim form must be completed. Players must also file a claim form for any winning ticket older than 180 days.
Furthermore, players can always scan their tickets at retailers to check if they are a winner. All Keno prizes, chances of winning, and game rules are available on the website.
