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Live keno has some of the worst odds of any casino game. The slowness of play seems to help offset the terrible odds. On the other hand, what are the odds of playing video keno?
We've been getting this question more frequently lately. Possibly, it's because video keno seems to be a popular game with younger machine gamblers and more machines seem to be showing up as a result.
Anyway, here's what Michael "Wizard of Odds" Shackleford has to say about the house advantage on video keno.
The RTP, which stands for "return to player," on video keno ranges from 85% to 94%, depending on how stingy or liberal the slot director is. As a general rule, the nicer the casino, the tighter the slots.
My book Gambling 102 lists the RTP for any standard paytable for keno games: spot, Caveman, Cleopatra, Power, Triple Power, and Extra Draw. By checking the lists first, you'll know what you're up against before you bet, though in the end, all keno machines that hold between 6% and 15% are too much to be up against.