A keno payout chart shows exactly how much you win for each number of spots you play and each number you match. In Canada, the most widely played draw-style keno game is Daily Keno, run by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), and it uses fixed prizes: matching 2 numbers on a 2-spot $1 bet always pays $7, while matching all ten numbers on a 10-spot $10 bet pays the top prize of $2,500,000. This page lays out the complete Daily Keno payout and odds chart for every spot from 2 to 10, explains how to read it, and shows where other provinces differ. All figures come from OLG’s official Daily Keno game conditions (effective July 13, 2015) and were verified in October 2026.
Key Points
- Daily Keno (Ontario) uses fixed prizes: your payout depends only on your spot count, your matches and your bet — not on how many others win.
- Smallest prize: $7 (match 2 on a 2-spot, $1 bet). Largest: $2,500,000 (match 10 on a 10-spot, $10 bet).
- You usually do not have to match every number — spots from 5 up pay for partial matches.
- Odds of winning any prize range from about 1 in 13 (2-spot) to the 10-spot’s catch-zero prize at 1 in 39.
- Prizes scale with your bet: $2, $5 and $10 bets pay 2x, 5x and 10x the $1 prize; the odds never change.
- Other provinces (such as BCLC in BC) use a different number pool and their own chart.
What a keno payout chart tells you
A keno payout chart is a table that maps every possible result to a fixed cash prize. Three things decide your payout: how many numbers you chose to play (your “spot” count), how many of those numbers matched the numbers drawn, and how much you bet. Because the prizes are fixed, the chart is the single source of truth for what any winning ticket is worth.
A few terms make the chart easier to read:
- Spot (or Pick): how many numbers you choose on one play. Daily Keno lets you play a 2-spot up to a 10-spot.
- Match: one of your numbers that also appears among the 20 numbers drawn.
- Fixed prize: a set amount printed in the chart. It does not change with ticket sales or how many other people win, unlike a shared jackpot.
Unlike games where you must match everything to win, most keno spots pay for partial matches. That is why a payout chart has several prize rows for the higher spots.
How to read the Daily Keno payout chart
Each row in the chart below answers one question: “If I play this spot and match this many numbers, what do I win?” The columns are straightforward:
- Pick: the spot category you played (2 to 10 numbers).
- Numbers matched: how many of your numbers were among the 20 drawn (shown as “X of 20”).
- $1 / $2 / $5 / $10 bet wins: the fixed prize at each bet level.
- Approximate odds of winning: your chance of landing that specific result on one play.
Two details catch people out. First, there is only one prize per selection — you are paid for your best result, not for every tier at once. Second, the 10-spot has an unusual “catch-zero” prize: if you match none of your ten numbers, you still win a small amount.
Daily Keno payout chart (Ontario)
The table below is the full OLG Daily Keno payout chart for all spots, with the prize at every bet level and the approximate odds of each result. Figures are from OLG’s Daily Keno game conditions, effective July 13, 2015, verified October 2026.
Quick Facts
| Game | Daily Keno (with optional ENCORE) |
|---|---|
| Operator | Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) |
| Number pool | 1 to 70 |
| Numbers drawn | 20 per draw |
| Spots you can play | 2 to 10 |
| Bet per play | $1, $2, $5 or $10 |
| Draws | Twice daily — 2:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ET |
| Base top prize | $2,500,000 (10-spot, $10 bet) |
| Prize categories | 22 (each capped at $4,000,000 per draw) |
| Source / date | OLG Daily Keno Game Conditions, effective July 13, 2015 |
| Pick | Numbers matched | $1 bet | $2 bet | $5 bet | $10 bet | Approx. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 of 20 | $7 | $14 | $35 | $70 | 1 in 13 |
| 3 | 3 of 20 | $25 | $50 | $125 | $250 | 1 in 48 |
| 4 | 4 of 20 | $100 | $200 | $500 | $1,000 | 1 in 189 |
| 5 | 5 of 20 | $250 | $500 | $1,250 | $2,500 | 1 in 781 |
| 5 | 4 of 20 | $5 | $10 | $25 | $50 | 1 in 50 |
| 6 | 6 of 20 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $10,000 | 1 in 3,383 |
| 6 | 5 of 20 | $25 | $50 | $125 | $250 | 1 in 169 |
| 7 | 7 of 20 | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 | 1 in 15,464 |
| 7 | 6 of 20 | $50 | $100 | $250 | $500 | 1 in 619 |
| 7 | 5 of 20 | $5 | $10 | $25 | $50 | 1 in 63 |
| 8 | 8 of 20 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $125,000 | $250,000 | 1 in 74,941 |
| 8 | 7 of 20 | $200 | $400 | $1,000 | $2,000 | 1 in 2,436 |
| 8 | 6 of 20 | $10 | $20 | $50 | $100 | 1 in 199 |
| 9 | 9 of 20 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 | 1 in 387,197 |
| 9 | 8 of 20 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $10,000 | 1 in 10,325 |
| 9 | 7 of 20 | $100 | $200 | $500 | $1,000 | 1 in 685 |
| 9 | 6 of 20 | $5 | $10 | $25 | $50 | 1 in 86 |
| 10 | 10 of 20 | $250,000 | $500,000 | $1,250,000 | $2,500,000 | 1 in 2,147,181 |
| 10 | 9 of 20 | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 | 1 in 47,238 |
| 10 | 8 of 20 | $200 | $400 | $1,000 | $2,000 | 1 in 2,571 |
| 10 | 7 of 20 | $25 | $50 | $125 | $250 | 1 in 261 |
| 10 | 0 of 20 | $2 | $4 | $10 | $20 | 1 in 39 |
Those 22 rows are the game’s 22 prize categories. OLG caps the total it will pay in any single category per draw at $4,000,000; if winners in a category would exceed that, the prizes in that category are shared in proportion. For how these fixed prizes relate to the underlying math, see our guide to keno odds and payouts, and for the step-by-step mechanics see how to play keno.
Low spots: 2-, 3- and 4-spot payouts
Low spots pay small, frequent prizes and each has a single prize tier. A 2-spot that matches both numbers pays $7 on a $1 bet at odds of about 1 in 13 — the best winning odds in the whole game. A 3-spot pays $25 for matching all three (1 in 48), and a 4-spot pays $100 for matching all four (1 in 189). On these spots you must match every number to win anything.
Mid spots: 5-, 6- and 7-spot payouts
Mid spots introduce partial-match prizes. A 5-spot pays $250 for 5 of 5 (1 in 781) and $5 for 4 of 5 (1 in 50). A 6-spot pays $1,000 for all six (1 in 3,383), dropping to $25 for five matches (1 in 169). A 7-spot tops out at $5,000 for 7 of 7 (1 in 15,464), with $50 for six matches and $5 for five. This is where the top prizes start to climb steeply while the long-shot odds grow just as fast.
High spots: 8-, 9- and 10-spot payouts
High spots carry the headline prizes and the longest odds. An 8-spot pays $25,000 for 8 of 8 (1 in 74,941). A 9-spot pays $50,000 for all nine (1 in 387,197). The 10-spot is the flagship: matching all ten pays $250,000 on a $1 bet and $2,500,000 on a $10 bet, at odds of roughly 1 in 2.1 million. The 10-spot is also the only play with a catch-zero prize — match none of your ten numbers and you win $2 on a $1 bet (1 in 39).
Daily Keno odds chart: your real chances by spot
The odds chart below summarises, for each spot, the top prize on a $1 bet, the odds of hitting that top prize, and the best odds of winning anything on that spot. It shows the core trade-off: higher spots offer bigger top prizes but far longer odds on the top tier, while the easiest prize to win gets harder as you add spots (until the 10-spot’s catch-zero prize resets that).
| Pick | Top prize ($1 bet) | Odds of top prize | Best odds of any prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $7 | 1 in 13 | 1 in 13 |
| 3 | $25 | 1 in 48 | 1 in 48 |
| 4 | $100 | 1 in 189 | 1 in 189 |
| 5 | $250 | 1 in 781 | 1 in 50 |
| 6 | $1,000 | 1 in 3,383 | 1 in 169 |
| 7 | $5,000 | 1 in 15,464 | 1 in 63 |
| 8 | $25,000 | 1 in 74,941 | 1 in 199 |
| 9 | $50,000 | 1 in 387,197 | 1 in 86 |
| 10 | $250,000 | 1 in 2,147,181 | 1 in 39 |
No spot gives you an edge over the others; every option carries the same built-in house margin, just packaged as different prize-and-odds combinations. Our keno strategy guide explains why choosing a spot is about matching the risk you want, not about improving your chances.
How the $1, $2, $5 and $10 bets change the chart
Your bet multiplies the prize but never the odds. Every prize on a $2 bet is exactly twice the $1 figure, a $5 bet pays five times, and a $10 bet pays ten times. So the same 6-of-6 result on a 6-spot pays $1,000, $2,000, $5,000 or $10,000 depending on your stake — but the chance of hitting it stays 1 in 3,383 no matter what you wager. Betting more is simply buying a larger multiple of the same fixed chart.
Do keno payout charts differ between provinces?
Yes — there is no single national keno chart, because each provincial lottery sets its own game. The chart above is specific to OLG’s Daily Keno in Ontario. British Columbia’s game, run by BCLC, uses a larger number pool and a different prize structure, so its payout chart does not match Ontario’s. The table below contrasts the two headline games; for the full province-by-province picture, see our overview of keno in Canada.
| Feature | OLG Daily Keno (Ontario) | BCLC Keno (British Columbia) |
|---|---|---|
| Number pool | 1 to 70 | 1 to 80 |
| Spots you can play | 2 to 10 | 1 to 10 |
| Numbers drawn | 20 | 20 |
| Draw frequency | Twice daily (2:00 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. ET) | About every 3.5 minutes |
| Base top prize | $2,500,000 (10-spot, $10 bet) | $200,000 |
| Bonus / multiplier | ENCORE add-on (separate game) | Keno Bonus 1.5x–10x (up to $2,000,000) |
| Official page | olg.ca | playnow.com |
Because pools and prize tables differ, always confirm you are reading the chart for the game you are actually playing. A 10-spot payout in Ontario is not the same as a 10-spot payout in British Columbia.
Common mistakes when reading a keno payout chart
- Assuming one chart fits all of Canada. Prizes and odds are set per province. The Ontario chart does not apply to BC, Quebec or the Atlantic provinces.
- Thinking you must match every number. From the 5-spot up, partial matches pay. You can miss numbers and still win.
- Believing higher spots are better value. Bigger top prizes come with far longer odds. The house margin is built into every spot.
- Overlooking the catch-zero prize. The $2 “match none” prize exists only on the 10-spot — it is not a feature of lower spots.
- Confusing bet size with better odds. A larger bet multiplies the prize, not your chance of winning.
- Using an outdated chart. Operators can amend game conditions. Check the effective date before you trust any figures.
Does the payout chart improve your odds of winning?
No. A payout chart tells you what a result is worth, not how to make a result more likely. Daily Keno draws are random, the prizes are fixed, and every spot carries the same built-in house edge, so no spot, bet size or number pattern changes your long-run chances. Reading the chart is useful for understanding risk and choosing a play that suits you — not for beating the game. For the underlying probabilities and the house edge, see keno odds and payouts.
Responsible gambling and compliance
This article is for information only. It is not betting advice and does not encourage play. Keno is a game of pure chance with a fixed house edge, the payout chart cannot be used to predict or improve results, and no strategy changes the odds. You must be of legal age to buy lottery tickets in Canada — 18 or 19 depending on the province. If gambling is affecting you or someone you know, free, confidential help is available; in Ontario you can reach ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600, any time. For verified provincial helplines, self-exclusion options and warning signs, see our responsible gambling help page.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the highest Daily Keno payout?
The top fixed prize is $2,500,000, paid for matching all ten numbers on a 10-spot $10 bet. On a $1 bet the same 10-of-10 result pays $250,000. The odds of matching all ten are about 1 in 2,147,181.
What does a 2-spot pay in Daily Keno?
A 2-spot pays $7 on a $1 bet when both your numbers match, at odds of about 1 in 13. The prize scales with your bet: $14 on $2, $35 on $5 and $70 on $10. The 2-spot has the best winning odds of any Daily Keno play.
Can you win Daily Keno without matching any numbers?
Yes, but only on the 10-spot. Matching none of your ten numbers (0 of 20) pays $2 on a $1 bet, at odds of about 1 in 39. No other spot has this catch-zero prize.
Is the keno payout chart the same everywhere in Canada?
No. Each provincial lottery sets its own chart. OLG’s Daily Keno in Ontario draws from numbers 1 to 70, while BCLC’s Keno in British Columbia uses 1 to 80 and adds a Keno Bonus multiplier, so the prizes and odds differ.
Do bigger bets improve your odds of winning?
No. A larger bet only multiplies the fixed prize — $2, $5 and $10 bets pay 2, 5 and 10 times the $1 amount. Your chance of matching the numbers is identical at every bet level.
