Part I: Games & Gaming · Other Games — Keno, Bingo & More

Pay Table (Keno)

Other Table Games

The chart or schedule that displays the payouts for each possible winning outcome in keno, based on the number of spots selected and the number of catches achieved. Pay tables vary significantly between casinos and jurisdictions, and even small differences in payout amounts can dramatically affect the house edge. Keno pay tables are typically printed on rate cards available at the keno counter and displayed in the keno lounge. Casino operations and surveillance personnel should be familiar with the approved pay tables at their property to ensure correct payouts and detect any discrepancies or unauthorized pay table modifications.

In practice

Because keno has such high house edge variation between pay tables, regular auditing of actual payouts against approved pay tables is essential. Any discrepancy should be immediately investigated.

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