Keno is fast-paced and easy to learn. With a new drawing every 4 minutes (except during system processing time), Keno is a game that lets you play on your schedule.

How to play Keno

• Choose how many spots you want to play—anywhere from 1 to 10.
• Decide how much you want to wager per draw from $1 to $10.
• Choose how many consecutive draws you want to play from 1 to 20.
• Select your numbers from 1 to 80. If you prefer, you can choose Easy Pick and let the computer select your numbers for you. If you pick your own numbers, be sure to select the same number of numbers as the spots you chose in the first step.

In each drawing, the Lottery randomly selects 20 winning numbers. The goal is to match as many of your numbers as possible to the numbers drawn.

To calculate the cost of your Keno ticket, multiply the amount you wager per draw by the number of consecutive draws you selected. For example, if you wager $5 and play 4 consecutive draws, your total ticket cost is $20.

Where to Buy

• You can purchase a Keno ticket at any Virginia Lottery retailer.

Peruse the playslip

• The Keno playslip is a great resource for understanding the game. Check out what it looks like here. 

Drawing Schedule

• A new Keno drawing happens every 4 minutes except during system processing time.

How to check your Keno ticket

You can check to see if your Keno ticket is a winner at these places.

• At any Lottery Vending Machine
• Online at valottery.com
• In the Virginia Lottery app

Winning Numbers

• In the app or online, you can use the Keno Past Numbers tab to see winning numbers from the past.
• You can also the Keno draw number on your ticket in the Check My Draw section on this page to see if your ticket is a winner.

Legal Information

• For full details, view the official Keno rules.

Every play makes a difference!

• Since 1999, all Virginia Lottery profits have gone to Virginia K–12 public education across the commonwealth. In Fiscal Year 2026, the profits totaled $914 million. When you play, you’re not just trying to win a prize—you’re helping kids. Play today. Impact tomorrow.

Retailers interested in offering Keno also can learn more about partnering with the Virginia Lottery to bring this fast‑paced game to the retailer’s location.

Keno Prizes and Odds

*Prizes may become pari-mutuel when certain conditions in the game rules are met.

Odds to win the top prize are 1 in 8,911,711. Overall odds to win a prize range from 1 in 2.8 to 1 in 16.6. Tickets cannot be canceled.

The prizing information above is for a $1 wager. If more than $1 is wagered per draw, multiply the prize amount shown by the amount wagered. Example: A $2 wager will double any prize won. A $3 wager will triple any prize won.