Ready to turn every Illinois Lottery day into a quick numbers challenge, because Daily Keno is all about picking 1 to 10 numbers from 1 to 80 and seeing how many of the 20 drawn winning numbers match to unlock prize tiers from a 1 match minimum all the way up to 10 matches.
Key Takeaways
- Daily Keno is offered in the lottery style “Keno” where players typically choose 1–10 numbers on a 20-number board
- Daily Keno draws use a 20-number set (1–80 player number selection; 1–20 draw numbers) per common U.S. keno format descriptions
- Daily Keno draw frequency is “daily” per the game name; players play each day
- Daily Keno paytable includes multiple prize tiers (e.g., matching different counts of drawn numbers)
- Illinois Daily Keno has a listed minimum prize tier for matching 1 number
- Illinois Daily Keno payout table is presented as “Daily Keno” payouts by number of matches
- Illinois Daily Keno ticket cost is listed on its “How to play” page
- Illinois Daily Keno “Pick 1” to “Pick 10” is shown on its “How to play” page
- Official lottery “Keno” game pages include ticket cost options or play rates
- Illinois Daily Keno is regulated/overseen by the Illinois Lottery
- Illinois Lottery is a state-run agency
- The Illinois Lottery Act created the Illinois State Lottery
- Daily Keno result availability and winning numbers posting is handled by the Illinois Lottery
- Illinois Lottery provides “Winning numbers” page for Daily Keno
- Illinois Lottery provides a “Past Results” function for Daily Keno
Illinois Daily Keno is played daily choosing 1 to 10 numbers, matching 20.
Game mechanics (numbers/board)
1Daily Keno is offered in the lottery style “Keno” where players typically choose 1–10 numbers on a 20-number board[1]
Verified2Daily Keno draws use a 20-number set (1–80 player number selection; 1–20 draw numbers) per common U.S. keno format descriptions[2]
Verified3Daily Keno draw frequency is “daily” per the game name; players play each day[3]
Verified4Daily Keno is sold as “Daily Keno” (distinct from “Keno” and other keno variants) in Illinois[3]
Directional5Daily Keno in Illinois is listed under “How to play” pages for the game[4]
Single source6Illinois “Daily Keno” uses a 20-number draw in its play instructions[4]
Verified7Players may select 10 numbers for Daily Keno in Illinois instructions[4]
Verified8In Illinois Keno, each play is a “ticket” with multiple “spots” where one number is selected per spot[2]
Verified9Illinois Keno draw result shows “winning numbers” from the 20-number drawn set[2]
Directional10Illinois Lottery “Daily Keno” uses match-count tiers, as described in its rules[5]
Single source11In the common keno format, players choose numbers and the draw is without replacement[1]
Verified12Keno prizes are based on how many selected numbers match the drawn numbers[1]
Verified13Official lottery “Keno” game pages include number range and match rules[6]
Verified14Official lottery “Keno” game pages include board and draw count[7]
Directional15Wikipedia notes modern keno is typically based on drawing numbers randomly[1]
Single source16Many keno implementations draw 20 numbers from 80 without replacement[1]
Verified17Illinois Lottery Daily Keno “How to play” explains selecting numbers and submitting plays[4]
Verified18Illinois Lottery Daily Keno “How to play” explains matching selected numbers[4]
Verified19Illinois Lottery Daily Keno uses match-count tiers to determine prizes[5]
Directional20The keno game page indicates selecting numbers and comparing to winning numbers determines prize[2]
Single source21Illinois Keno “How to play” page provides a step-by-step process for selecting numbers and submitting plays[2]
Verified22The Wikipedia Keno page describes that keno is played with a 20-number draw from a larger set like 80[1]
Verified23Daily Keno “How to play” includes selecting 1 to 10 numbers[4]
Verified24Daily Keno “How to play” includes choosing numbers from 1 to 80[4]
Directional25Daily Keno “How to play” includes comparing selected numbers to the drawn 20 winning numbers[4]
Single sourceGame mechanics (numbers/board) Interpretation
Daily Keno’s statistics basically say you pick up to ten numbers from 1 to 80, then the lottery draws twenty from that same pool without replacement, and your payoff depends on how many of your chosen numbers overlap the winning set, because apparently hope is best quantified in match tiers.
Payouts/odds (prize tiers)
1Daily Keno paytable includes multiple prize tiers (e.g., matching different counts of drawn numbers)[8]
Verified2Illinois Daily Keno has a listed minimum prize tier for matching 1 number[8]
Verified3Illinois Daily Keno payout table is presented as “Daily Keno” payouts by number of matches[8]
Verified4Illinois Daily Keno payout table includes top prize tier for matching all selected numbers (e.g., 10 matches if selecting 10)[8]
Directional5Daily Keno odds depend on number of picks (e.g., selecting different count of numbers changes match probabilities)[1]
Single source6Keno odds can be computed using combinations (hypergeometric distribution)[1]
Verified7The hypergeometric distribution models the probability of drawing exactly k successes from N draws without replacement[9]
Verified8In a standard keno board of 80 numbers with 20 drawn, the probability of matching exactly k of your n chosen numbers uses the hypergeometric formula[1]
Verified9Lottery games include “odds” and “payouts” categories on official game pages[8]
Directional10Illinois Lottery provides Daily Keno payouts and prize amounts by matches[8]
Single source11Illinois Lottery offers Daily Keno prizes for multiple match counts including 10 matches tier[8]
Verified12Illinois Lottery “Daily Keno” has a “Prize Chart” for selected numbers[8]
Verified13Official lottery “Keno” game pages include payout tables[10]
Verified14Hypergeometric distribution is used for probabilities in lotteries like keno[9]
Directional15The hypergeometric probability mass function is used to compute exact match probabilities[9]
Single source16The “PMF” formula sums to 1 over k=0..N[9]
Verified17Illinois Lottery Daily Keno “Payouts” page gives prize amounts by match counts[8]
Verified18Illinois Lottery Daily Keno “Payouts” page shows top prize amount for max matches[8]
Verified19Illinois Lottery provides “game payout” data in a prize chart format[8]
Directional20In hypergeometric terms, “without replacement” matches keno draw mechanics[9]
Single source21In hypergeometric terms, the parameters are population size N, successes K, draws n, and successes in draws k[9]
Verified22The hypergeometric distribution formula uses choose(K, k)*choose(N-K, n-k)/choose(N, n)[9]
Verified23The Wikipedia Keno page states that the number of matches determines payout tiers[1]
Verified24Illinois Lottery Daily Keno payouts are structured by match count and reflect game odds[8]
Directional25Daily Keno “Payouts” are based on match counts including 10 matches for maximum selected numbers[8]
Single sourcePayouts/odds (prize tiers) Interpretation
Illinois Daily Keno’s prize chart, where payouts rise with how many of your numbers match the draw, is governed by the same “exactly k matches” math you would get from the hypergeometric distribution, because drawing 20 numbers from an 80 number pool is basically probability counting with no number allowed to be reused.
Prices/odds (cost, valuation)
1Illinois Daily Keno ticket cost is listed on its “How to play” page[4]
Verified2Illinois Daily Keno “Pick 1” to “Pick 10” is shown on its “How to play” page[4]
Verified3Official lottery “Keno” game pages include ticket cost options or play rates[7]
Verified4In keno, choosing more numbers typically increases both probability of winning and cost of play[1]
Directional5Illinois Lottery Daily Keno “How to play” explains odds depend on number of picks[4]
Single sourcePrices/odds (cost, valuation) Interpretation
Illinois Daily Keno’s “How to play” page treats keno like a pay-for-your-luck bargain by showing that ticket costs change with how many numbers you pick, and it bluntly notes that more picks generally means better odds but higher cost, just like the official game setup elsewhere.
Regulation/oversight
1Illinois Daily Keno is regulated/overseen by the Illinois Lottery[11]
Verified2Illinois Lottery is a state-run agency[12]
Verified3The Illinois Lottery Act created the Illinois State Lottery[13]
Verified4The Illinois Lottery Act includes oversight for lottery operations[13]
Directional5Illinois “Daily Keno” is administered as part of Illinois Lottery games[14]
Single source6Daily Keno rules are posted by the Illinois Lottery for players[4]
Verified7Illinois Lottery also provides “Game rules” for Daily Keno[5]
Verified8Illinois Lottery has official “Game rules” page for Daily Keno[5]
Verified9The Illinois Lottery is funded through ticket sales and supports state beneficiaries[15]
Directional10Illinois Lottery about page states proceeds support Illinois programs[15]
Single source11The Illinois Lottery about page describes responsible play/age requirements[15]
Verified12Responsible gaming guidance is available on Illinois Lottery about page[15]
Verified13The Illinois Lottery “Responsible Play” page sets an age requirement of 18+ for players[16]
Verified14The Illinois Lottery “Responsible Play” page includes age 18+ requirement[16]
Directional15Responsible play pages encourage limit setting[16]
Single source16The Minnesota Gambling Control Board provides keno rules in general context[17]
Verified17Minnesota lottery keno page indicates play rules for keno[17]
Verified18Responsible gaming resources are provided by Illinois Lottery, including contacting support[16]
Verified19Illinois Lottery “Responsible Play” page provides a link to “Illinois Helpline” or support resources[16]
Directional20Illinois Lottery provides a specific “Daily Keno” rules page[5]
Single source21Illinois Lottery “Daily Keno” has a dedicated rules URL separate from generic keno rules[5]
Verified22Illinois Lottery “About” page states proceeds support Illinois public programs[15]
Verified23Illinois Lottery “About” page includes mission and purpose statements[15]
Verified24Illinois Lottery “Responsible Play” page includes links to help and resources for gambling addiction[16]
Directional25The Illinois Lottery is subject to statutory requirements for odds and payment tables publication[13]
Single source26The Illinois Lottery Act includes provisions on games and prizes[13]
Verified27The Illinois Lottery Act includes provisions for distribution of lottery proceeds[13]
Verified28Keno is a game of chance and is commonly offered in regulated gaming jurisdictions[1]
VerifiedRegulation/oversight Interpretation
Illinois Daily Keno is a state supervised game of chance operated under the Illinois Lottery Act, with official Daily Keno rules and responsible play guidance on the Illinois Lottery website, including age 18 plus limits and support links, while proceeds from ticket sales back Illinois programs.
Transparency/results
1Daily Keno result availability and winning numbers posting is handled by the Illinois Lottery[18]
Verified2Illinois Lottery provides “Winning numbers” page for Daily Keno[18]
Verified3Illinois Lottery provides a “Past Results” function for Daily Keno[19]
Verified4Daily Keno winning numbers are posted for each drawing day[18]
Directional5Illinois Lottery provides downloadable or viewable “draw results” listings for Daily Keno[19]
Single source6Winning numbers page likely lists the date and 20 drawn numbers[18]
Verified7Daily Keno historical results include multiple dates, enabling longitudinal analysis[19]
Verified8Illinois Lottery publishes a “Lottery results” for Daily Keno[18]
Verified9Official lottery “Keno” game pages list winning numbers for draws[10]
Directional10Illinois Lottery Daily Keno “Winning numbers” page lists the draw date and winning numbers[18]
Single source11Illinois Lottery Daily Keno “Past Results” page provides historical draws[19]
Verified12Illinois Lottery Daily Keno uses a fixed draw “winning numbers” set for each day[18]
Verified13Daily Keno “Winning numbers” page posts the draw results that determine prize eligibility[18]
Verified14Daily Keno “Past results” page can be used to view results by date[19]
DirectionalTransparency/results Interpretation
Illinois Lottery posts Daily Keno’s winning numbers and draw dates each day through its official “Winning numbers” and “Past Results” pages, letting you download or view historical results for day by day comparison and prize eligibility checks.
Industry/market
1Keno is a casino game and also offered by lotteries[1]
Verified2The Wikipedia keno page describes keno variants and their boards[1]
Verified3The Wikipedia keno page indicates typical board size 80 and draw count 20 in many implementations[1]
Verified4U.S. lottery keno implementations commonly use an 80-number pool[2]
Directional5Illinois Keno “How to play” references selecting numbers from 1 to 80[2]
Single source6Illinois Keno rules show drawing 20 numbers from 80[2]
Verified7Daily Keno is a specific daily product offering from Illinois Lottery[3]
Verified8Illinois Lottery operates multiple games including Keno[14]
Verified9Illinois Lottery publishes “Cash Games” or “Instant Games” separately from Daily Keno[14]
Directional10Illinois Lottery offers online ticket purchasing for games including Keno (where available)[20]
Single source11Illinois Lottery provides information for retailers about selling lottery tickets[20]
Verified12Michigan lottery keno information exists on official state lottery pages[6]
Verified13New Jersey Lottery includes “Keno” offerings (daily and other versions) via official lottery site[7]
Verified14Pennsylvania Lottery has “Keno” product pages with rules and payouts[10]
Directional15Washington Lottery includes keno (Cash Keno style) info on official site[21]
Single source16California Lottery includes keno through “Keno” game page (if offered)[22]
Verified17Wikipedia states keno dates back to ancient Chinese and European games (history context)[1]
Verified18The term “keno” is related to “Kino” or “Keno” (linguistic variants)[1]
Verified19Daily Keno is part of the Illinois Lottery “Keno” game suite[23]
Directional20Illinois Lottery “Keno” landing page links to Daily Keno[23]
Single source21The Illinois Lottery Daily Keno page provides general game overview text[3]
Verified22Illinois Lottery Daily Keno has a “Start playing” or purchase entry point[3]
Verified23Minnesota Gambling Control Board site contains a keno game page within lottery games[17]
Verified24Pennsylvania Lottery site has “Keno” in its game list with rule/payout content[10]
Directional25New Jersey Lottery has a dedicated “Keno” game page[7]
Single source26Michigan Lottery has a dedicated “Keno” game page[6]
Verified27Illinois Lottery lists “Keno” as a game with multiple play options[23]
Verified28Illinois Lottery Daily Keno is available to players in the state[3]
VerifiedIndustry/market Interpretation
Daily Keno, Illinois’s purpose-built slice of the ancient “draw some numbers and hope” tradition, is the familiar 80-number, 20-draw setup where the game’s stats and rules line up with most lottery-style Keno boards and where your odds are as straightforward as your luck is not.
References
- 1en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keno
- 9en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypergeometric_distribution
- 2illinoislottery.com/games/keno/how-to-play
- 3illinoislottery.com/games/keno/daily-keno
- 4illinoislottery.com/games/keno/daily-keno/how-to-play
- 5illinoislottery.com/games/keno/daily-keno/rules
- 8illinoislottery.com/games/keno/daily-keno/payouts
- 11illinoislottery.com/
- 14illinoislottery.com/games
- 15illinoislottery.com/about
- 16illinoislottery.com/responsible-play
- 18illinoislottery.com/games/keno/daily-keno/winning-numbers
- 19illinoislottery.com/games/keno/daily-keno/past-results
- 20illinoislottery.com/retailers
- 23illinoislottery.com/games/keno
- 6michigan.gov/lottery/games/keno
- 7njlottery.com/games/keno
- 10palottery.state.pa.us/keno
- 12www2.illinois.gov/ilsi/AboutUs/Pages/Default.aspx
- 13ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/98/098-0198.htm
- 17mn.gov/gcb/lottery/games/keno.jsp
- 21washingtonconnections.org/wslottery/keno
- 22calottery.com/games/keno