Keno at Stake.com
Pick 1–10 numbers from a grid of 40. The more of your picks that match the 10 drawn, the higher your multiplier. Lottery-style and provably fair.
99%
RTP
1%
House Edge
1,000×
Max Win
Yes
Provably Fair
Keno Max Win
Matching all 10 picks on High risk — the rarest and most rewarding outcome
1,000×
Max Multiplier
10 picks, all match, High risk
$500,000
Max Payout
Per round cap on Stake
Keno's maximum multiplier is 1,000× — achieved by picking 10 numbers on High risk and matching all 10 drawn numbers. At this multiplier, a $500 bet returns $500,000 (hitting the platform cap).
Most Keno players targeting high multipliers use 6–8 picks on High risk, where matching all selected numbers pays significant multipliers and partial-hit frequency is achievable in a normal session.
Picking fewer numbers dramatically changes the max win profile. With 3 picks on High risk, matching all 3 pays roughly 39× (1 in 11.5 odds) — a high-frequency medium-multiplier outcome that suits auto-bet sessions. Picking 1 number gives a near coin-flip at 1.9× per win, essentially the lowest-volatility Keno setting available.
How Keno Works
Stake Keno uses a 40-number grid. Before each draw, you select 1–10 numbers from the grid. You also choose a risk level (Low, Medium, High) which affects the payout distribution.
The game then draws 10 random numbers from the 40. Your payout depends on how many of your picks match the drawn numbers — this is called the hit count. Higher hit counts pay bigger multipliers.
The payout table varies based on how many numbers you picked and the risk level. If you pick 10 numbers, matching all 10 is extremely rare but pays a massive multiplier. Matching fewer numbers pays progressively smaller amounts (or nothing for low-hit-count rounds).
Keno Payout Reference (10 Picks, Medium Risk)
| Hits (out of 10) | Multiplier | Approximate Probability |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0× | Common |
| 1–4 | 0× | Frequent |
| 5 | 1.5× | Uncommon |
| 6 | 4× | Rare |
| 7 | 20× | Very Rare |
| 8 | 100× | Extremely Rare |
| 9 | 200× | Near-Impossible |
| 10 | 1,000× | Jackpot |
Exact multipliers vary by risk level and number of picks. Values shown are illustrative.
Keno Strategies
Pick count is the most important decision in Keno — it determines your win frequency, multiplier ceiling, and partial-hit payouts. Each configuration below suits a different play style.
Pick 1 — Simplest High-Frequency Play
Select just 1 number. Hit rate: 25% (10 draws from 40 numbers). At High risk, a hit pays 3.96×. Bet $1 per round: over 100 rounds expect ~25 wins × $3.96 = $99 gross on $100 wagered — the 1% house edge in action. The fastest and most straightforward Keno configuration. Good for Auto-Bet sessions where you want frequent outcomes.
Pick 3 — Low Variance, Regular Partial Hits
With 3 picks, even matching 1 of 3 may pay on High risk. Matching all 3 at High risk pays roughly 39×. Hit rate for 3/3: approximately 1 in 11. Partial matches (2/3) keep the session alive between full hits. Best for players who want frequent payouts with occasional big swings — Medium risk with 3 picks is one of the most-recommended beginner Keno setups.
Pick 5 — Balanced Frequency and Multiplier
Five picks at Medium risk is often cited as the best balance in Stake Keno. Matching 5/5 pays 300×+ on High risk. Partial hits at 3/5 and 4/5 happen regularly enough to extend sessions. Hit rate for 5/5: approximately 1 in 1,500 (High risk). Use Auto-Bet and set a 100-round session. Partial hits fund the session while you wait for a full match.
Pick 8 — High Multiplier with Partial Coverage
Eight picks at High risk provides meaningful partial payouts at 5/8, 6/8, 7/8, and the full 8/8 jackpot. Matching 6/8 occurs roughly 1 in 83 rounds — a significant hit that can fund multiple sessions. Pick 8 is the most popular configuration among experienced Keno hunters who want a balance of partial-hit frequency and jackpot potential.
Pick 10 — Jackpot Hunting
All 10 picks at High risk for the 1,000× max multiplier. Hitting 10/10 is extremely rare — treat it as jackpot hunting. Bet $0.10–$0.50 per round and use Auto-Bet across multiple sessions. Partial hits at 7/10 and 8/10 occur regularly enough to provide some return — treat each partial hit as a deposit toward your jackpot fund.
Fixed Number Sets (Pattern Play)
Many Stake Keno players lock in a fixed set of numbers and play them repeatedly across hundreds of rounds. The numbers themselves have no statistical advantage (all positions are equivalent) — but fixed sets eliminate per-round decision fatigue and make Auto-Bet trivial. Pick numbers with personal significance or just randomise once, then lock them in for the session. Consistency helps track results session-to-session.
Risk Level Impact: High risk concentrates payouts into fewer, bigger prizes. Low risk spreads payouts more evenly. For jackpot hunting (Pick 8–10), always use High risk. For frequency and session longevity, use Low or Medium risk with fewer picks.
Provably Fair Verification
Every Keno draw is provably fair. The 10 numbers drawn each round are determined by a cryptographic server seed committed before your bet. After the draw, the seed is revealed — you can independently verify that the drawn numbers match the pre-committed hash using Stake's fairness tool.
Visit your Stake account's fairness tab to audit any Keno draw from your history.
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