There are no best Keno numbers. Each game randomly selects 20 of the 80 numbers, and every number has the same 1-in-4 chance on every draw. If you're asking what the best Keno numbers to play are, the straight answer is that the number of spots you play and the game's pay table affect your results. BitBetWin is a social online casino that takes crypto and gives you access to platforms such as Game Vault, Milky Way, and Flamingo 7, where the keno games are run.
Are There Best Keno Numbers?
Best keno numbers don't exist, as every draw is a fresh start. A random number generator doesn't remember what came up in the previous draw.
With 20 numbers drawn from an 80-number pool, each number has a 25% chance of being drawn in any game. That's true for 7, it's true for 77, and it's true for any number you care to name.
If you're new to the game, check out the guide on video Keno rules to learn the basics first.
What Are the Luckiest Numbers in Keno?
People search "what are the 6 luckiest numbers in keno" because popular lists exist. Those lists are based on past draws, i.e., a count of how many times a particular number has come up in one lottery or one period.
Past counts don't predict the next draw. The machine that drew 12 three times last week has no memory of it, and 12 has exactly the same 25% chance next time as any other number.
Treat any "luckiest numbers" list as just some interesting bit of trivia about the past. It tells you absolutely nothing about what's going to happen next.
Do Hot and Cold Numbers Work?
Hot and cold numbers are numbers that have come up frequently or infrequently in the most recent games. The gambler's fallacy is the belief that a cold number is 'due' or that a hot number will keep on coming.
So what keno numbers hit the most? None of them actually. With 20 of the 80 numbers drawn in each game, you'd expect each number to come up about 12.5 times over 50 draws.
Real results scatter around that average, and most numbers end up between 7 and 18 appearances in 50 games. A number at the top of that range may look 'hot,' but the next draw will give it the same 25% chance as the rest.
How Many Keno Numbers Should You Pick?
How many numbers should I play in Keno? Spot count is the one thing that affects your odds and your prizes. The more numbers you select, the less likely you are to hit them all, and the more a full hit will pay.
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Spots picked |
Chance to hit all |
American Keno top prize |
| 1 | 25% | Not offered (2-pick minimum) |
| 2 | 6.0% | 4.50 (9x the bet) |
| 3 | 1.4% | 18.00 (36x) |
| 4 | 0.31% | 38.50 (77x) |
| 5 | 0.065% | 102.00 (204x) |
American Keno on Fire Kirin also pays for partial hits. Five picks, two hits return 0.50 (the bet back), three hits pay 1.50, and four hits pay 11.00.
Pay tables vary by game. Vegas X Keno starts at three picks, and at a bet of 3, the pay table is 150 credits for 3 of 3, 300 for 4 of 4, and 540 for 5 of 5.
Keno's odds compare differently with other formats, and our guide to casino games with the best odds puts them side by side.
Best Keno Games to Try on BitBetWin
These keno games are listed on platforms you can reach through BitBetWin. Lobbies change, and titles may move or disappear.
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Game |
Platform |
| American Keno | Fire Kirin, Panda Master, Lucky Fish |
| Keno Ball | Fire Kirin |
| Mega Keno | |
| Super Keno | Orion Stars |
| Keno | Vegas X |
| Hot Keno | Vegas X |
| Keno Universe | Vegas X, Royalvlt |
| Golf Tour Keno | Vegas X, Royalvlt |
| Superball Keno | Royalvlt |
| Lucky Keno | Royalvlt |
| Keno Kickers | Royalvlt |
| Hexa Keno | Game Vault, Milky Way, Game Room, Vegas Sweeps, Viva |
| Hot Shot Keno | Lucky Stars |
| Fireball Keno |
Flamingo 7, RiverSweeps |
| Keno Classic 10 | Flamingo 7, RiverSweeps |
Hexa Keno on Game Vault lays out the board in hexagons, and the same title appears in Game Room, Vegas Sweeps, and Viva.
Milky Way Hexa Keno sits in a lobby mostly made up of fish tables and slots.
Fireball Keno at Flamingo 7 uses a fire dragon theme, and RiverSweeps lists it too.
Orion Stars Mega Keno takes 2 to 10 picks on a hexagon board, next to Super Keno.
Lucky Stars Hot Shot Keno rounds out the list for Lucky Stars players.
Smart Ways to Pick Keno Numbers
Quick Pick and your own picks have the same odds. Quick Pick just saves you the time.
- Choose your spot count after reading the game's pay table.
- Set a budget before you start and pick a bet size that fits within it.
- Playing several cards increases your cost, with each card maintaining the same odds.
New players can try keno with sign-up free play: $20 in the Bonus Wallet upon account verification (no promo code required), plus a separate $5 verification bonus. Bonus Wallet funds are not withdrawable directly, and players must be 21 or over.
Keno results are random, and no pick will change that. Always play responsibly.
FAQ
What keno numbers hit the most?
No Keno number hits more often over time. Each draw randomly selects 20 of the 80 numbers, and each number has a 25% chance in each game. Short streaks are entirely down to chance, and over 50 draws, most numbers will land somewhere around the expected 12.5.
Is quick pick better than choosing my own numbers?
Quick Pick and your own picks have exactly the same odds (the draw is random either way). Quick Pick just saves you the time. If you've got numbers you like, playing them costs you nothing, and switching them from game to game makes no difference.
How many numbers should I play in keno?
There are no best keno numbers to play, but your spot count matters: fewer spots hit more often but pay less; more spots pay more but hit rarely. In American Keno on Fire Kirin, two picks pay 9 times the bet for a full hit and five picks pay 204 times the bet. Check each game's pay table before you choose.
Can you play keno free on BitBetWin?
New BitBetWin players get $20 in free play after account verification, plus a separate $5 verification bonus, with no promo code needed. You can use the Bonus Wallet on platforms that carry Keno games. Third-party demo apps are not connected to BitBetWin.