If you have been playing online bingo for a while you have probably come across Keno games. Keno is a variation of bingo first played in the Far East and introduced to the USA in the late 1800’s. Keno is therefore popular in the USA but with the explosion of online bingo more and more online UK sites are offering Keno.

To play Keno you must choose at least 4 but no more than 10 numbers between 1 and 80 (or sometimes 1 and 90). You mark these numbers off using a ‘Keno Crayon’ on a blank ‘Keno ticket’. Each Keno ticket is made up of an 8 by 10 grid with each box numbered from 1 to 80. Each number selected is called a ‘Keno Spot’ and if you select 10 numbers the game is a ’10 Keno Spot Game’. You then submit your ticket and 20 numbers between 1 and 80 are selected at random.

The payout depends on how many numbers on each Keno ticket match the 20 numbers selected. It also depends on how many numbers were initially selected. So, if a player chooses 10 numbers then the payout will be nothing for 1 – 4 matched balls. However, if a player chooses 5 numbers and they all match then the payout will be more.

UK bingo sites offering Keno games include William Hill, Getminted.com and Mecca games. The rules may vary depending on the site so it is worth checking these out before playing. Most sites offer free play keno games.