The Ohio Lottery :: KENO (2024)

3770:1-9-55 Ohio Lottery Commission game rule number fifty-five.

(A) Title and term. Ohio lottery commission game rule number fifty-five, “KENO,” shall be conducted at such times and for such periods as the commission may determine. For the purpose of this rule, “sales cycle” shall mean any such period beginning on the date when ticket sales are commenced and continuing through the date established by the director as the final sales date.

(B) General design.

(1) Game rule number fifty-five is a lottery game of the type generally known as a number match game.

(2) Each ticket in game rule number fifty-five shall be imprinted with one set of unique numbers from the set of integers one through eighty inclusive, as determined by the choice of the ticket purchaser or the auto pick feature of the on-line gaming computer system, and recorded on the ticket at the time of purchase. Each set of numbers shall consist of at least one unique number and not more than ten unique numbers as chosen by the ticket purchaser or the auto pick feature of the on-line gaming computer system. The number of unique numbers in each set of unique numbers is dependent upon the number of “spots” chosen by the ticket purchaser. If the ticket purchaser chooses a “one spot” ticket, the set of numbers will consist of one unique number. If the ticket purchaser chooses a “two spot” ticket, the set of numbers will consist of two unique numbers. If the ticket purchaser chooses a “three spot” ticket, the set of numbers will consist of three unique numbers. If the ticket purchaser chooses a “four spot” ticket, the set of numbers will consist of four unique numbers. If the ticket purchaser chooses a “five spot” ticket, the set of numbers will consist of five unique numbers. If the ticket purchaser chooses a “six spot” ticket, the set of numbers will consist of six unique numbers. If the ticket purchaser chooses a “seven spot” ticket, the set of numbers will consist of seven unique numbers. If the ticket purchaser chooses an “eight spot” ticket, the set of numbers will consist of eight unique numbers. If the ticket purchaser chooses a “nine spot” ticket, the set of numbers will consist of nine unique numbers. If the ticket purchaser chooses a “ten spot” ticket, the set of numbers will consist of ten unique numbers. All prizes in game rule number fifty-five shall be paid out in a lump sum.

(3) At such times as determined by the director, a “Booster” option may be added as an available feature of game rule number fifty-five. If the director determines that a “Booster” option is an available feature of game rule number fifty-five, a ticket purchaser shall have the option to play the “Booster” option as an addition to any KENO ticket purchased. If the “Booster” option is chosen by the purchaser, the words “Booster YES” will be printed on the player’s ticket. If the “Booster” option is not chosen, the words “Booster NO” will be printed on the player’s ticket. The holder of a valid winning ticket for a drawing, with the “Booster” option, will have the regular prize award that is won multiplied by the “Booster” drawn in that respective drawing. The holder of a valid winning ticket for a drawing, with no “Booster” option, will not have the regular prize award that is won multiplied by the “Booster” drawn in that respective drawing.

(4) At such times as determined by the director, drawings will be conducted during which twenty unique numbers shall be selected at random from the set of integers one through eighty inclusive. If the director has determined, pursuant to paragraph (B) of this rule, that a “Booster” option will be an available feature of game rule number fifty-five, during the drawings that are conducted, a “Booster” will be selected from the following integers: one, two, three, four, five and ten. Holders of a valid winning ticket for a given drawing bearing the number of matching integers as set forth in paragraphs (D)(1) through (D)(37) of this rule and excluding the “Booster” option shall be entitled to the regular prize award set forth in accordance with the applicable section of this rule. If the director has determined, pursuant to paragraph (B) of this rule, that a “Booster” option is an available feature of game rule number fifty-five, holders of a valid winning ticket for a given drawing bearing the number of matching integers as set forth in paragraphs (D) (1) through (D)(37) of this rule and including the “Booster” option shall be entitled to the regular prize award set forth in accordance with the applicable section of this rule multiplied by the “Booster” drawn in that respective drawing.

(C) Price of tickets. The price of a ticket issued by the commission in game rule number fifty-five per wager shall be one dollar, two dollars, three dollars, four dollars, five dollars, ten dollars or twenty dollars. The player may purchase up to the number of wagers per ticket, or multiples thereof, as designated by the director if a multi-wager is requested at the player’s discretion in accordance with the number of game panels and inclusive drawings. If the director has determined, pursuant to paragraph (B) of this rule, that a “Booster” option is an available feature of game rule number fifty-five, and if a player chooses the “Booster” option, the cost of the ticket for every one dollar wager will be increased by one dollar for that drawing.

(D) Structure, nature and value of prize awards. Based upon the numbers drawn in each regular drawing for game rule fifty-five, and based upon a one dollar wager, regular prize awards shall be awarded to holders of a valid winning ticket for that drawing as set forth below. The total regular prize award for a valid winning ticket multiplies according to the amount wagered on the ticket. If a valid winning ticket shows a wager of two dollars, three dollars, four dollars, five dollars, ten dollars or twenty dollars per drawing, the regular prize award shown below for a one dollar wager shall multiply according to the wager amount shown on the valid winning ticket for that drawing.

(1) If the valid winning ticket is a “ten spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches zero integers, and only zero, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of five dollars;

(2) If the valid winning ticket is a “ten spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches five integers, and only five, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of two dollars;

(3) If the valid winning ticket is a “ten spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches six integers, and only six, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of ten dollars;

(4) If the valid winning ticket is a “ten spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches seven integers, and only seven, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of fifty dollars;

(5) If the valid winning ticket is a “ten spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches eight integers, and only eight, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of five hundred dollars;

(6) If the valid winning ticket is a “ten spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches nine integers, and only nine, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of five thousand dollars;

(7) If the valid winning ticket is a “ten spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches ten integers, and only ten, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of one hundred thousand dollars;

(8) If the valid winning ticket is a “nine spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches four integers, and only four, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of two dollars;

(9) If the valid winning ticket is a “nine spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches five integers, and only five, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of five dollars;

(10) If the valid winning ticket is a “nine spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches six integers, and only six, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of twenty dollars;

(11) If the valid winning ticket is a “nine spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches seven integers, and only seven, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of one hundred dollars;

(12) If the valid winning ticket is a “nine spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches eight integers, and only eight, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of two thousand dollars;

(13) If the valid winning ticket is a “nine spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches nine integers, and only nine, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of twenty-five thousand dollars;

(14) If the valid winning ticket is a “eight spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches four integers, and only four, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of two dollars;

(15) If the valid winning ticket is a “eight spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches five integers, and only five, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of fifteen dollars;

(16) If the valid winning ticket is a “eight spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches six integers, and only six, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of fifty dollars;

(17) If the valid winning ticket is a “eight spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches seven integers, and only seven, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of three hundred dollars;

(18) If the valid winning ticket is a “eight spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches eight integers, and only eight, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of ten thousand dollars;

(19) If the valid winning ticket is a “seven spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches three integers, and only three, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of one dollar;

(20) If the valid winning ticket is a “seven spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches four integers, and only four, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of five dollars;

(21) If the valid winning ticket is a “seven spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches five integers, and only five, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of eleven dollars;

(22) If the valid winning ticket is a “seven spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches six integers, and only six, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of one hundred dollars;

(23) If the valid winning ticket is a “seven spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches seven integers, and only seven, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of two thousand dollars;

(24) If the valid winning ticket is a “six spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches three integers, and only three, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of one dollar;

(25) If the valid winning ticket is a “six spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches four integers, and only four, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of seven dollars;

(26) If the valid winning ticket is a “six spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches five integers, and only five, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of fifty-seven dollars;

(27) If the valid winning ticket is a “six spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches six integers, and only six, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of one thousand one hundred dollars;

(28) If the valid winning ticket is a “five spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches three integers, and only three, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of two dollars;

(29) If the valid winning ticket is a “five spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches four integers, and only four, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of eighteen dollars;

(30) If the valid winning ticket is a “five spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches five integers, and only five, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of four hundred ten dollars;

(31) If the valid winning ticket is a “four spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches two integers, and only two, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of one dollar;

(32) If the valid winning ticket is a “four spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches three integers, and only three, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of five dollars;

(33) If the valid winning ticket is a “four spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches four integers, and only four, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of seventy-two dollars;

(34) If the valid winning ticket is a “three spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches two integers, and only two, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of two dollars;

(35) If the valid winning ticket is a “three spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches three integers, and only three, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of twenty-seven dollars;

(36) If the valid winning ticket is a “two spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches two integers, and only two, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of eleven dollars; and

(37) If the valid winning ticket is a “one spot” ticket, and if the valid winning ticket bears a selection that matches one integer, and only one, of the twenty integers drawn, the holder of the valid winning ticket shall win a regular prize award of two dollars.

(38) If the director has determined, pursuant to paragraph (B) of this rule, that a “Booster” option is an available feature of game rule number fifty-five, holders of a valid winning ticket for a given drawing bearing the number of matching integers as set forth in paragraphs (D)(1) through (D)(37) of this rule and including the “Booster” option shall be entitled to the regular prize award set forth in accordance with the applicable section of this rule multiplied by the “Booster” drawn in that respective drawing. The director shall have the option to change the prizes and percentages which represent the prize pools in each of the categories referred to in paragraphs (D)(1) through (D) (38) of this rule.

(39) No amounts shall remain in the prize funds described in this rule after any given drawing, whether or not a winning ticket was issued for those prizes, and no prize amounts shall be carried forward in the same fund for the next drawing. Any amounts remaining in the prize pools described in this rule after any given drawing, due to residual amounts after prize disbursements, shall be retained by the commission.

(40) In a single game rule number fifty-five drawing, a claimant may win in only one prize category per wager as a result of possessing winning numbers, and shall be entitled to only the highest prize level won.

(E) For each individual drawing, there shall be a jackpot prize cap of two million dollars for tickets bearing selections which match all ten integers drawn on a “ten spot” ticket and/or where the “Booster” option is an available feature. In the event the prize sum of all winning tickets which match all ten integers drawn on a “ten spot” ticket and/or where the “Booster” option is an available feature exceeds two million dollars, each ticket shall be awarded a proportional share of the two million dollar jackpot prize cap by dividing each ticket’s winning jackpot prize total by the total of all winning jackpot prizes to determine each ticket’s proportional share of the two million dollars. For each individual drawing, there shall be a jackpot prize cap of two million dollars for tickets bearing selections which match all nine integers drawn on a “nine spot” ticket and/or where the “Booster” option is an available feature. In the event the prize sum of all winning tickets which match all nine integers drawn on a “nine spot” ticket and/or where the “Booster” option is an available feature exceeds two million dollars, each ticket shall be awarded a proportional share of the two million dollar jackpot prize cap by dividing each ticket’s winning jackpot prize total by the total of all winning jackpot prizes to determine each ticket’s proportional share of the two million dollars. For each individual drawing, there shall be a jackpot prize cap of two million dollars for tickets bearing selections which match all eight integers drawn on a “eight spot” ticket and/or where the “Booster” option is an available feature. In the event the prize sum of all winning tickets which match all eight integers drawn on a “eight spot” ticket and/or where the “Booster” option is an available feature exceeds two million dollars, each ticket shall be awarded a proportional share of the two million dollar jackpot prize cap by dividing each ticket’s winning jackpot prize total by the total of all winning jackpot prizes to determine each ticket’s proportional share of the two million dollars.

(F) Frequency of prize drawings. Drawings shall be held at times determined by the director.

(G) Manner of prize drawings.

(1) Prize drawings shall be open to the public and may be held at such places in the state that the director shall determine. The director shall inform the public as to the time and place of each prize drawing.

(2) All holders of valid tickets for a given drawing are eligible to win that drawing. If the holder of a winning ticket does not have the ticket fully validated and the prize is not claimed and presented for payment within one hundred eighty days after the date of the drawing, in accordance with the procedures set forth in lottery rules, such unclaimed prize shall be paid into the state lottery fund and distributed in accordance with section 3770.06 of the Revised Code.

(3) All drawings in game rule number fifty-five will be conducted in accordance with random procedures approved by the director. For every drawing in game rule fifty-five, the director will approve procedures and mechanisms for the selection of winners and the awarding of prizes in order that random selection by the on-line computer system will be achieved.

(4) The director reserves the right to suspend or cancel any drawings or the game itself, change the prize structure, frequency of drawings or draw dates.

(5) Drawing refers to the process of randomly selecting by computer the winning numbers, and “Booster” if the director has determined, pursuant to paragraph (B) of this rule, that a “Booster” option will be an available feature of game rule number fifty-five, which determine the winners for each prize level for a particular game.

(H) Validity of tickets.

(1) Each purchaser of tickets in game rule number fifty-five shall be responsible for verifying that the numbers imprinted on such tickets are those requested by the purchaser of the ticket, that the purchase price paid is the price recorded on such ticket, and that such ticket has recorded thereon the type of wager(s) and the drawing(s) number and the drawing date(s) for the game thereof that the purchaser desired to make. The Ohio lottery commission shall be free of any liability in connection with this paragraph.

(2) Each ticket issued in game rule number fifty-five shall have imprinted thereon at the time of purchase a control number, bar code data, or both supplied by the commission. No prize shall be paid by the commission for any tickets without such control number or bar code data.

(3) All winning tickets in game rule number fifty-five are subject to validation by the on-line gaming system computer system under procedures established by the director before payment of any prize.

(4) The only basis for a valid claim is compliance with Ohio laws and commission rules and regulations. No valid claim may be premised on human, electronic, or other error in the communication, display or transmission of data, however recorded, displayed or transmitted. No valid claim can be premised upon any intentional human, electronic or other form of communication or transmission of data, which has not been authorized by the lottery commission.

(5) In addition to, but not in limitation of, all other power and authority conferred on the director by the commission’s rules, the director may declare a ticket in game rule number fifty-five void if it is stolen, not sold or deemed not sold in accordance with commission rules; if it is illegible, altered, or counterfeit; or if the tickets fails any of the validation tests of procedures established by the director. The commission’s liability and responsibility for a ticket declared void, if any, is limited to refund of the retail sales price of the ticket.

(I) Director’s conduct of game rule number fifty-five.

(1) The director shall conduct game rule number fifty-five in a manner consistent with the Lottery Act, the rules of the commission, including without limitation this rule, and the regulations of the director. As deemed necessary and advisable, the director shall adopt management regulations, orders or directives to implement and operate this lottery game.

(2) Names and definitions of elements of game rule number fifty-five used in this rule are considered generic terms used solely for the purpose of this rule. In actual operation, game rule number fifty-five and these elements may be given names and titles chosen by the commission.

(3) The director shall have discretion to combine existing or future games for promotional purposes in order to increase revenues and to create a different payment structure for prizes to be paid if games are combined, and to authorize any funding mechanism the director deems necessary to accomplish payment of any prize pool.

Effective: 04/28/2016

The Ohio Lottery :: KENO (2024)

FAQs

What is the keno booster in Ohio Lottery? ›

Booster is a multiplier feature that can increase your KENO winnings. The Booster costs an extra dollar for every dollar wagered and applies to all prize levels.

How to watch Ohio keno live? ›

You can watch Keno drawings even while social distancing! Just watch through the Ohio Lottery mobile app or ohiolottery.com.

Can you check keno on your phone? ›

KenoCloud® allows players to conveniently track keno game results anytime, anywhere, on any device. Purchase tickets for future games in keno rooms or EZKENO® Kiosks at participating casinos nationwide and view your live results and ticket status from your mobile device or desktop.

What is the secret to playing keno? ›

Keno Tips. Play between four and seven numbers to keep your chances of winning and the variance to a reasonable degree. Never play above 10 numbers if offered the chance.

How do you play keno for beginners? ›

Players need to select a certain number of numbers, normally between 1 and 15, from 1 to 80 on the keno ticket. The ticket has 8 rows each with 10 numbers in it. 20 numbered balls will randomly be selected from a machine and players bet that the balls drawn will match their chosen numbers.

What are the 6 luckiest numbers in keno? ›

However, statistics suggest that certain numbers appear more frequently than others. For instance, the numbers 7, 17, and 22 have been known to hit the most often. Additionally, the numbers 3, 11, and 12 are part of the best 6 spot Keno numbers with a high probability of appearing.

How much is 3 out of 5 numbers on keno? ›

Prizes and odds of winning: Keno main draw
Numbers PickedNumbers MatchedPrize Amount (for each $1 play)
54$15
3$2
66$1,500
5$50
33 more rows

How do you know if you won keno? ›

Wait for the keno machine to determine the results.

Once you've found a board displaying the results of your game, match the numbers on your ticket to the numbers on the screen. If you have a match, you win! How much money you win will depend on how many numbers you matched and how much you wagered.

How does keno pay out? ›

You receive a payout if you catch enough numbers. In the Keno by Play'n GO example, you can get between 1x your bet for three matching numbers and 10,000x your bet for all 10. Keno odds and payouts depend on the selected game.

Can you predict keno? ›

Despite efforts by players to predict Keno numbers, they remain inherently unpredictable. Contrary to myths that suggest certain numbers are “hot” or “cold,” indicating patterns in a series of draws, statistical analysis confirms that each drawing is independent of previous ones.

How are keno winnings taxed in Ohio? ›

Yes, gambling winnings are taxable on both the federal level and in the state of Ohio whether they are cash winnings or some other payment in kind. In Ohio it is treated as “Other Income” on Form 1040, Schedule 1 . Winnings are taxed at the same rates as regular income.

Is keno app free? ›

Keno by Absolute Games is free to play with lots of bonuses and coins. See how lucky you are playing Keno anywhere you want as the game can be played offline with no internet connection.

Do you have to get all numbers to win keno? ›

In video Keno, your payout will register automatically, and in live games you'll need to show your card to the game administrator. For example, you might pick five numbers in a game. In most cases, to win money, you'd need to hit on three of those numbers.

What are the odds of winning keno? ›

General keno guidelines suggest making selections with between four and eight numbers. That means your keno odds will range between 1 in 327 for getting four out of four, and 1 in 230,115 for getting eight out of eight.

How many do you need to win keno? ›

In video Keno, your payout will register automatically, and in live games you'll need to show your card to the game administrator. For example, you might pick five numbers in a game. In most cases, to win money, you'd need to hit on three of those numbers.

Does it matter what numbers you pick in keno? ›

No, in Keno, each number has an equal chance of being drawn. There is no such thing as hot or cold numbers - the game uses a random number generator, making it impossible to predict which numbers will come up.

Which Ohio Lottery has the best odds of winning? ›

Which Ohio lottery games have the best odds of winning?
  • Rolling Cash 5: As a daily draw game, Rolling Cash 5 offers some of the best odds for jackpot wins in Ohio, with odds of 1 in 575,757. ...
  • Classic Lotto: This Ohio-specific game has odds of 1 in 13,983,816 for hitting the jackpot.
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How do you read keno odds? ›

If 3 of your numbers "hit", you hit for maybe 3-1 odds. 4 numbers maybe 5-1, 5 numbers around 200-1, and all 6 numbers around 1600-1. As I said, it just "feels" that your odds are better at Keno than slots because there are jackpot numbers drawn each spin, you just have to have the right ones.

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