Keno is a number game in which you choose numbers from a grid and the game then draws numbers at random. If you are looking for BoyleSports keno, this page explains how the game works, what its common versions look like and what to check before you play. It covers the game itself, not the BoyleSports lobby.
Common keno variants and providers
Keno is sold under many names. The common variants listed for this game include Lightning Box Keno, Lucky 8 Keno, Dragon Power Keno, Cleopatra Keno, Caveman Keno, Prairie Thunder Keno, Coin Collector Keno, Buy A Ball Keno, Egyptian Magic Keno, Keno (GamesOS), Keno (Pragmatic), Kenotopia, Keno Powerball, Keno Deluxe, Age Of The Gods Keno, Jelly Kenooo and Dragon's Charm Kenooo. Each variant has its own grid, paytable and features, so the same picks can pay differently between them.
Keno versions come from several studios, including Lightning Box, Pixiu Gaming, Atomic Slot Lab, IGT, Aristocrat, GamesOS, Pragmatic Play, Merkur, Bragg Gaming, Genii, Realistic, Playtech Origins, 7777 Gaming and Orbital Gaming. The provider usually sets the look, the features and the paytable of its version.
A name in a list like this does not mean the variant is available on BoyleSports. Before you play, check which keno versions BoyleSports offers and read the paytable of the one you choose.
How keno works
In most versions you choose a set of numbers from a grid, commonly 80, and the game then draws 20 numbers. The payout depends on how many of your picks match the drawn numbers. The paytable of each variant shows what each count pays, and pick sizes and paytables differ between versions, so read them before you stake.
Each round is random. The draw is produced by the game's random number generator, and earlier rounds do not change the next one. No pick or pattern changes the odds.
Some variants add multipliers, bonus rounds or other features. These are explained in each game's information, and a feature on one variant may not appear on another.
Betting systems such as Martingale do not change the odds either. Each draw is independent, so doubling your stake after losses only increases how much you can lose.
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RNG keno and live dealer games
Most online keno runs on a random number generator (RNG). The game produces the draw automatically and the round finishes within seconds.
A live dealer version uses a real draw, usually streamed from a studio, and the result is shown on video. The results are random in both formats, but the pace and the feel of the game differ.
If you prefer a live format, see the Live Casino page for live dealer games.
Practical points before you play
Read the paytable and any stated maximum win for the variant before you stake. Choose a stake you can comfortably afford to lose, and set a budget before you start. Small stakes add up over many rounds, so keep track of the total.
For more on keeping play in check, see the safer gambling page. If you play on a phone, the mobile version page explains what is available on mobile.
