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How Keno works
Stake Originals · Originals
How it plays
Keno is a number game developed by Stake. The player selects numbers on a card, which are then compared with numbers drawn at random. This page covers only the rules and figures that Stake publishes and offers no way to win.
Before each round, the player sets a stake, chooses a difficulty level and selects numbers on the card. A random pick button is available for a player who prefers not to choose.
After the bet is placed, the system draws numbers at random and compares them with the ones the player selected.
Prizes follow the matching paytable, and both the difficulty level and the spread of the numbers affect the level of risk.
Every round is random and earlier results have no effect on the next one. Stake Originals use a provable fairness system, and this site gives no betting advice.
The official description, line by line
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The difficulty levels, from Classic to High, and the number spread all affect the level of risk.
Official English text “The difficulty levels (Classic to High) and the number spread all affect the risk levels.”
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A player who prefers not to choose the numbers personally can use the Random Pick button.
Official English text “If you’d prefer not to choose the numbers for yourself, use the Random Pick button.”
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To play, the player only has to set a bet amount, decide on a preferred difficulty level, and select between 1 and 10 Keno spots.
Official English text “To play, all you have to do is set your bet amount, decide on the difficulty level you prefer, and select between 1 and 10 Keno spots.”
Official description (this site's rendering)
The player can choose 1 to 10 numbers from the range 1 to 40 on the Keno card. Once the selection is made and the bet placed, 10 numbers are drawn at random, and a correct pick pays out according to the associated paytable.
Official English text “You can choose 1 - 10 numbers ranging from 1-40 on the Keno card. After making your selection and placing your bets, 10 numbers are randomly drawn, and if you’ve picked correctly, you will receive your winnings based on the associated paytable.”
Official data
- Game provider
- Stake Originals
- RTP (theoretical return to player)
- 99%“the return to player rate of 99% and the low house edge of only 1%” ↗
- House edge
- 1.00%“Edge: 1.00 %” ↗
RTP is a theoretical value published officially. It describes the average return over the long run and many rounds, and says nothing about a single round or a short period. The version actually offered depends on the operator's settings, and the information in the game takes precedence. Items the official page does not publish are not listed in this table and are not guessed. Official page
Frequently asked questions
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