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How to Play Keno

North Carolina Keno is the perfect companion game for a night out or even for a day out because any time of the game is the aptest time for the chance to win $100,000. Play for $10 and have the option to increase the amount to $1000,000. Adding to your chances to win, the North Carolina Lottery also provides you with the option of a Multiplier that helps increase your lottery winnings by up to 10 times. Just invest a dollar and get the shot to grab big-time prizes every four minutes.

Playing Carolina Keno is super easy and fun. Get your hands on the lottery playslip and decide on how much you want to play per draw. Each Keno play costs $1 per play. Playing for $2 will double your prize, playing for $3 will triple the prize, and so on up to $10 per play. After selecting the wager, you need to bet on your numbers, select the numbers of spots you wish to play from a field of 1 to 10. Then mark your numbers from a pool 1 to 80. The number of Spots you choose and the amount you play will determine the amount you can win for just $1 play. You also have the option of opting for Quick Pick that helps you play numbers randomly generated by the terminal. If your selected numbers match the numbers displayed on the Keno monitor at any lottery retailer, you bag the winning lottery prizes.

Not limiting your options to win, the North Carolina Lottery allows its Keno lottery players the chance of adding Multiplier to their lottery ticket and increase the lottery winnings by up to 10 times. Adding a Multiplier will double the cost of your ticket, but the multiplier number drawn can instantly multiply your winning amounts by that particular number.

Not ending it here, you also get the chance to play your Keno numbers for more than one draw. Yes, that’s true! With Keno, you have the option of playing your numbers for up to 20 consecutive draws, thereby multiplying your options to win! So, why not play these multiple drawings and grab that one lucky chance of winning every 4 minutes.

You need to hand over the completed playslip, with the correct wager and numbers to the lottery retailer. Your lottery ticket is your only receipt. Ensure to check the accuracy of the numbers and sign at the back of your ticket for proper authentication.

To affirm your lottery win, check the Keno monitor at your lottery retailer, scan tickets yourself with the lottery ticket checker, or visit the Keno game page at nclottery.com.

North Carolina Keno Playing Options

  • Playing Keno is quite easy as all you have to do is fill up the playslip with the desired numbers.
  • Or you can ask the retailer for Quick Pick for having randomly generated numbers by the computer.

Drawing Date and Time for North Carolina Keno

Keno is a drawing game exclusively available in North Carolina.

  • The North Carolina Lottery holds the draws for Keno, every 4 minutes every single day, beginning at 5:04 am and ending at 1:44 am.

Official Results Of North Carolina Keno

  • After drawing, you can check the numbers and prizes over the official website, or visit authorized NC Education Lottery retailers, or on selected TV news channels or newspapers.
  • You can also receive the results in your Inbox by signing up with your NC Education Lottery account or you can also view the lottery's video center to get the latest results.

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Each Keno play costs $1 per play. Select the amount you want to wager on your numbers. Then mark the numbers or Spots from a field of 1 to 10 and then select your numbers from a field of 1 to 80. Or opt for Quick Pick. If your selected numbers match the numbers displayed on the Keno monitor at any lottery retailer, you bag the winning lottery prizes.

Your North Carolina Keno lottery prizes can be claimed within a period of 180 days from the date of the drawing.

After the drawing, you can check the numbers and prizes over the official website, or visit authorized NC Education Lottery retailers, or on selected TV news channels or newspapers. Or you can also receive the results in your Inbox by signing up with your NC Education Lottery account or you can also view the lottery's video center to get the latest results.

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Rules Governing Keno

  • The legal age of playing North Carolina Keno is 18 years and older.
  • The cutoff for buying Keno tickets in North Carolina is on the day of the drawing.
  • No. Once a Keno ticket is printed, it cannot be canceled.
  • Players must claim their lottery winnings within a time period of 180 days, from the date of the drawing, else their winnings will be fortified.
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Claiming a Prize from the Keno Lottery

  • Experiencing the thrill of having won the lottery! If you think you have matched the winning lottery numbers, here are the steps you should take to claim your prize.
  • Before taking steps to claim your prize, double-check your numbers against the official drawing results with the ones drawn or visit our Lottery Results. This will help you confirm that you have correctly matched the winning numbers and know what prize amount will fill your pockets.

Quick Facts

  • Game type: Daily Draw Game (Exotic)
  • Game Format: 20/80
  • Game availability:Exclusively available in North Carolina only
  • Game draw days and time: Every 4 minutes beginning at 5:04 am and ending at 1:44 am.
  • Minimum jackpot amount: $100,000
  • Minimum cash prize: $1
  • Minimum age to play: 18
  • Overall Jackpot odds:1 in 9.05
  • Game add-on option: Multiplier, Multi-Draw
  • Minimum Ticket cost: $1 per play
  • Jackpot payment options: Lump-sum or annuity
  • Lottery operator: North Carolina Education Lottery

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