How Keno Payouts Work
Every keno payout comes down to one simple formula:
The keno payout formula
Payout = Bet × Multiplier (for your number of hits)
The multiplier is read straight from the payout chart for your chosen difficulty level. Land more matching numbers, and you move further down the chart to a bigger multiplier.
So three things decide what you win: your bet amount, your difficulty level (which sets the whole chart), and how many of your picks hit. The draw itself is random — the payout chart simply translates your result into a win. Use the calculator below to see exactly how it works.
Keno Payout Calculator
Enter a bet, pick a difficulty, and set how many numbers you hit. The calculator instantly shows your multiplier, total payout, and net win.
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Full Keno Payout Chart
This combined chart shows the example payout multiplier for each number of hits across all four difficulty levels. A dash (—) means that hit count is not reachable at that difficulty.
| Hits | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 hits | 0× | 0× | 0× | 0× |
| 1 hit | 1× | 0.5× | 0× | 0× |
| 2 hits | 2× | 1.5× | 1× | 0× |
| 3 hits | 4× | 3× | 2.5× | 1× |
| 4 hits | 10× | 8× | 6× | 3× |
| 5 hits | 25× | 20× | 15× | 8× |
| 6 hits | — | 50× | 40× | 20× |
| 7 hits | — | — | 100× | 50× |
| 8+ hits | — | — | — | 200×+ |
Note: Exact multiplier values can vary with the in-game configuration. These representative values show how payouts scale. Always check the in-game payout table before placing your bet.
Payout Chart by Difficulty
Each difficulty reshapes the chart toward a different play style:
- Low — pays from just 1 hit (1×) up to 25× for 5 hits. The friendliest chart for steady, frequent wins.
- Medium — starts paying at 1 hit (0.5×) and reaches 50× at 6 hits. A balanced chart for general play.
- High — needs at least 2 hits to pay, but climbs to 100× at 7 hits. Bigger rewards for more matches.
- Ultra — the top-heavy chart: small hits pay little or nothing, but 8+ hits can pay 200×+. Maximum ceiling, maximum variance.
How Your Picks Affect Payout Size
The number of spots you pick changes how the chart applies to you. Picking more numbers raises the top-end payout you can reach, but a full match becomes rarer.
| Picks | Top-End Payout | How Often It Pays |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Small multipliers | Frequent |
| 4–6 | Medium multipliers | Balanced |
| 7–8 | Large multipliers | Rare |
| 9–10 | Massive multipliers | Very rare |
For a deeper look at choosing pick counts and difficulty, see our keno strategy guide.
Keno Payouts vs Odds
It is important not to confuse payout with odds. The payout is how much a result pays; the odds are how likely that result is. A 200× multiplier looks huge, but it sits at the top of the chart precisely because hitting that many numbers is rare.
Higher difficulty levels offer bigger multipliers in exchange for longer odds on reaching them. Lower difficulties pay less per hit but hand out wins far more often. Neither is "better" — they simply trade frequency for ceiling. Because every draw is random and independent, no chart position is more likely than its stated odds suggest.
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Play Keno Free NowFrequently Asked Questions
How are keno payouts calculated?
Keno payouts are calculated by multiplying your bet by the payout multiplier for the number of hits you land. The multiplier comes from the payout chart for your chosen difficulty. For example, betting 10 credits at a 4× chart value pays 40 credits. More hits and higher difficulty levels generally produce larger multipliers.
What is a keno payout chart?
A keno payout chart is a table listing the multiplier you win for each possible number of hits. Every difficulty level has its own chart. Lower difficulties pay smaller multipliers more often; higher difficulties pay larger multipliers but require more hits.
Does picking more numbers increase my keno payout?
Picking more numbers raises the ceiling on your potential payout because the top of the chart rewards landing many matches. But a full match becomes much rarer as you pick more numbers. Fewer picks pay smaller multipliers that hit more often.
Is there a free keno payout calculator?
Yes — the calculator on this page is free and interactive. Enter your bet, choose a difficulty, and set your hits to instantly see your payout and net win. No signup required.
What happens to my keno payout if I get zero hits?
If none of your numbers match, the multiplier is 0× and the round pays nothing. Zero-hit rounds are more common on higher difficulty and rarer on Low difficulty, where you hit more numbers on average.