Keno — Terms and Definitions

Keno may look like an ordinary dice game but trust us – it is anything but. This amazing game is popular in online casinos all over the world.

However, before you start playing the game, it is useful to learn basic keno terms and slang. And that’s exactly what Xgtiger Casino has here for you. Below you will find all the useful online keno terms and definitions that can be used during your playing time.

 A 

Aggregate Limitations

This is a limit set by all gaming sites for Keno rounds. Usually, you may encounter an aggregate limit for the winning amount or the number of winning players. If it is a limit for the winning amount, the casino sets a limit for the maximum payout that the winners can get. On the other hand, the winning players limit refers to the maximum number of players who can get the prize once the round ends.

All or nothing

This is a unique way of betting in keno. Players bet the entire ticket, so all numbers must be drawn to get a prize. If only one is absent, there is no payout.

 B 

Ball Game

Any variant of keno with 80 balls.

Balls

The game revolves around eighty balls drawn by the dealers.

bank

The bank contains all the cash the casino has in the game.

Bankroll 

This refers to the cash each punter has in the game.

Blank

A clear card that the player has not yet fulfilled.

Blower 

The blower is a machine responsible for drawing the number. The most important part is the suction that drives the numbers through the tube. In live dealer keno variants, the host draws the ball from the tube and announces the result (the winning number) to the audience.

bowl

The bowl, or bubble, is the enormous glass drum in which the balls are before absorption.

Buy

A keno competition where all participants have to pay to enter the contest. In most cases, they pay an entry fee and then play specified rounds of the game.

 C 

Cage

Before the draw, all balls are in the cage. The cage is a common part of the whole machine in classic keno.

Call

The announcement of the winning numbers.

Calling

The person who announces the winning numbers is the caller.

get caught

If the host draws a number you’ve highlighted, that’s a catch.

Catch-All

This is a selective type of keno where players must ‘catch-all digits’ on the tickets.

Watch out for Zero

Catch Zero is a reverse Catch. In this variant, the goal is to avoid hitting any number on the ticket.

close

The last moments before the start of the round where the hosts do not accept any new bets.

Combination Ticket

A ticket that includes multiple bets.

Computer Ticket 

A ticket whose number selection is generated by a machine. The computer uses a sophisticated algorithm to create a random sequence.

Conditioning

Colloquially speaking, all casinos offer unique T&Cs for keno. Therefore, players call it T&C conditioning in various casinos.

 D 

Deuce 

If a player scores two adjacent numbers, it is a deuce.

Draw

The process of getting the balls from the bowl where they are announced as the winning numbers. In other words, it’s a single keno round.

Draw Sheet 

Game statistics for previous rounds appear together on one draw sheet. In online keno, all information is on a digital display.

 E 

Edge Ticket 

If a player highlights numbers near the end of the ticket, he is making an edge ticket.

Improved Payoff

If punters use a card for multiple rounds, they may receive an enhanced payout for that card. That card pays more than regular, separate cards in game rounds.

Entrance fee

A fee paid by players for participating in an online keno tournament.

Exactly

Exacta is a ticket with an exclusive payout rate.

 F 

Field

The field represents the unmarked digits on a card.

Flashboard

The electronic board that shows the drawn balls in a round in video keno.

Free game

The demo version of keno where you play with fictitious money for entertainment purposes is free to play.

 G 

Group

A bundle of numbers checked by card players is a group.

Goose

A part of a keno machine that takes the ball through a tube.

 H 

Hold on

The total amount of cash wagered by players in a given round represents the handle.

High-End Ticket 

These cards bring more money with more catches in a round.

High Roller Ticket 

A card with a high minimum bet requirement is a high roller card. High-roller players usually use this type of card.

Hit 

Drawn balls that match the numbers on the player’s cards are hits.

Hold 

A hold is a residual cash kept by the venue after it has paid out all winnings in a keno round.

House

An alternative name for casino.

 I 

Ticket inside

A regular ticket highlighted and submitted by a player to the operator.

 J 

Jackpot 

The main prize that players compete for is the keno.

 K 

King

If a player decides to highlight only one digit for a round, that digit is named King.

King Ticket 

A king ticket is a card that contains only one marked digit, i.e. the King.

   L 

Left-Right Tickets

Like top and bottom (see below), this is a special ticket with a vertical line dividing the card into left and right sides. You should try to reach the highest number on the side you bet on.

Long live Keno

Besides online (video) keno, you can also play this game in real time. If you visit live casinos and enter a keno variant, you will be playing a live keno variant. This variety includes live dealers and casino staff who control the game.

 M 

Score

Scoring is the act of choosing numbers on your keno ticket.

Multi-Game Tickets

A ticket that can be used for several game rounds is a multi-game card.

Multiplier 

Certain keno variants offer a Multiplier. The Multiplier feature doubles the value of a keno ticket, but it gives players the chance to increase their payout up to 10x. The added Multiplier will boost the card if a Multiplying number is drawn.

 N 

Net Win 

The net win is the total amount you get from the game after you subtract the bet for the round.

 O 

Odds

The odds in casino games represent the potential of the game, or better yet, the chances of winning.

Tomorrow

Open means the keno counter is still accepting bets.

Outside ticket

After the player submits his inside ticket, the casino will give him an outside card in return.

 P 

Pattern 

It is not uncommon to find players choosing numbers based on some superstition. In most cases, they follow a pattern for choosing spots.

Pay Any Catch Ticket

This ticket pays a fixed amount regardless of the number of hit digits.

Pay Table 

The pay table is the legend where clients can view the max payouts for each result and bet.

Game 1

This option allows the player the opportunity to participate in a round with his chosen numbers.

Play 5

If a punter decides to reuse his chosen numbers, he can do so by opting for ‘Play 5’. With this feature, the next five rounds will use identical spots.

Progressive Jackpot

Like other online casino games, keno features a growing prize pot that increases with each bet.

Punch-Out 

In old-school keno, it’s common to see sheets with statistics from previous rounds. More specifically, these papers show winning numbers punched out for better navigation. In modern online casinos, 3D loading screens have replaced this tradition.

push

If the winnings match the bet, the result is a push. The player will get back the exact amount he placed on a bet.

 Q 

Quick Pick

This exclusive option selects the numbers instead of the players. This is similar to the Autoplay option in video slots.

Stop the Race

If a punter decides to withdraw from the game by cashing the ticket, he leaves the race.

 R 

Race

Race is a colloquial term for a round of keno.

Rate 

The monetary value of each ticket is the rate.

Rate Card 

A synonym for salary table.

RNG 

A Random Number Generator (RNG) is, as the name suggests, a random software used by providers and casinos to ensure safety. The main point is that the software uses a complex algorithm that selects numbers in an unpredictable order. Therefore, it is impossible to predict future results. Each draw is unique. Video keno, like most online casino games, uses an RNG to draw the numbers.

Regular Ticket

A regular or straight ticket is the foundation of keno. A simple ticket for gameplay.

Runner

Casino staff whose job it is to collect winnings and distribute them to players are runners.

 S 

Sleep

If a player misses his chance to cash his ticket by reporting it to the venue, the operator will call that a sleeper ticket.

Split the Ticket

When players create several bundles of numbers to bet, and on a ticket. The term describes that the card is ‘split’ into groups of numbers.

Spot 

The digit you select on the ticket is a seat. Usually, players differentiate the cards by counting the number of spots on a card. So, for example, if you outline five spots, it’s a 5-spot ticket, etc.

Stud 

Stud is the variant of keno with progressive, i.e. growing prizes.

Straight Ticket 

It is the same as the regular ticket.

 T 

Ticket 

Tickets are the cornerstone of keno gameplay. Players use these eighty number cards to highlight their chosen numbers. As the round progresses, players can see which numbers hit, and which didn’t.

Top Bottom Ticket 

Tickets come in different shapes and sizes. However, the one with the smooth line in the middle is the top-bottom card. The line divides the top and bottom of the card. If you use this card, your goal is to strike digits in a specified area.

Tournament 

Keno tournaments are special events with a competitive purpose where punters play against each other and the gaming site.

 V 

Video Keno 

This version of the game allows players to enjoy keno using only their computers. Some players call it online keno.

 W 

Way

Way is the alternative bet that can be placed on a ticket.

Way Ticket

This form of ticket includes a number selection that creates two different bets.

Winning Numbers

In each round of Online Casino Keno, 20 numbers appear as winning numbers.

Conclusion

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