How to Play Ohio Keno
As well as being the fastest paced and most frequently occurring lottery draw game in the United States – drawings happen every four minutes starting at 6:04 AM and ending at 2:28 AM – Ohio Keno also has unique rules. Read our guide for a quick refresher so that you can take part confidently.
In Ohio Keno, you win a prize if some or all your numbers appear among the 20 numbers unveiled by the Ohio Lottery. Plus, there are more prize tiers in this game than any other, meaning lots of ways to win.
Play Guide
1. Head to a retailer: Grab a playslip from your local lottery vendor – any retail location in Ohio should house this game. You can also buy tickets online in the Buckeye State.
2. Mark Numbers: You can play from 1 to 10 numbers in Keno (the spot) from a number ranging between 1 and 80. Enter them manually, check the Quick Pick box on the physical or online playslip, or use our Keno number generator for a random selection of digits.
3. Add the Booster (optional): If you want some extra luck and to raise your winnings, add the Booster. It can multiply non-jackpot Keno prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x. It costs an additional $1.
4. Purchase Your Ticket: Hand the completed playslip over to the retailer and complete your purchase. If buying online, follow the steps to complete the order to get a virtual ticket in your lottery account.
5. Enjoy the Game: Now just watch the Ohio Keno drawings. Do so live at over 1,400 Keno monitor retailer locations across the Buckeye State. Keep track of Ohio Keno results at our results page and enter your numbers to see if you're a winner.
Additional Information
The Booster
Add the Booster feature for a chance to increase your winnings by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, and even 10x its original value. This feature costs an extra dollar for every dollar wagered in the main KENO game and applies to all prize levels. The Booster numbers will be displayed before every KENO draw.
What If You Win?
If you win a prize in the Ohio Lottery Keno game, you have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim it. How you claim depends on the size of the winnings, which can go as high as $100,000 in a 10-spot game. Go to the Keno payout charts at the odds and prizes page to learn more.
Prizes under $5,000: Must be claimed by visiting the address listed below, and you must provide the original ticket, a completed claim form, and photographic ID.
Prizes of $599 or less: Claim in person from any authorized retailer in the country.
Prizes between $600 and $5,000: Can be claimed using a Pay to Bearer certificate (obtain this from any authorized retailer). Afterward, use a claim form to have the winnings paid to you.
Mailing Address:
The Ohio Lottery
The Lausche Building – Room 452
615 West Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113