If you are searching for “Loto-Québec Keno”, here is the key fact first: Loto-Québec does not sell a lottery ticket called Keno. The province’s state lottery corporation offers a keno-style draw game under the name Banco, and it runs several online casino games that use the Keno name. This guide explains both, in plain English, for players in Quebec: how the games work, the number pool, the draws, the prizes, and the legal age to play.
Keno is a lottery-style game where you pick a handful of numbers from a larger field, the operator draws 20 numbers, and you win based on how many of your picks are drawn. Quebec’s version of that idea is Banco. For the wider picture of how the game is sold across the country, see our guide to keno in Canada.
Does Loto-Québec have a game called Keno?
No. Loto-Québec’s lottery line-up has no product named Keno. Its draw-game list includes Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49, Québec 49, Grande Vie, La Quotidienne, Banco and Banco spécial, among others — but nothing labelled “Keno”. If you have seen the word Keno attached to Loto-Québec, it refers to one of two things:
- Banco — a daily keno-style draw game sold at retailers and online, where you pick numbers and 20 are drawn. This is the closest equivalent to traditional keno in Quebec.
- Online casino keno titles — software games (Instant Keno, Power Keno, Lucky 8 Keno and similar) available through Loto-Québec’s online casino, which use a random number generator rather than a scheduled public draw.
The rest of this page focuses mainly on Banco, because that is the game most people mean when they talk about keno in Quebec, and it is the regulated draw game anyone 18 or older can buy at a store.
Quick Facts
| Game | Banco (Loto-Québec’s keno-style draw game) |
|---|---|
| Operator | Loto-Québec |
| Number pool | 1 to 70 |
| Numbers drawn | 20 per draw |
| Spots you pick | 2 to 10 |
| Wager | $1, $2, $5 or $10 per selection |
| Optional add-on | Turbo multiplier (x2, x3, x4, x5 or x10) |
| Draw schedule | Daily, 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time |
| Base top prize | $2,000,000 (match 10 of 10 on a $10 play) |
| Advertised maximum | Up to $5 million with Turbo; $10 million cap per category per draw |
| Jackpot odds | About 1 in 2,147,181 |
| Legal age in Quebec | 18+ |
How Banco works: Quebec’s keno-style draw game
Banco is a daily numbers draw with a 1-to-70 pool, the same size of pool used by several other Canadian keno games. You choose how many numbers to play, pay your wager, and then 20 numbers are drawn. The more of your chosen numbers that match the 20 drawn, the larger your prize. If you are new to the format, our step-by-step guide on how to play keno covers the same mechanic in more detail.
The number pool and how many numbers you pick
Numbers run from 1 to 70. On each play you select between 2 and 10 numbers — your “spots”. You can mark the numbers yourself or ask for a Quick Pick, where the terminal chooses at random. At every draw, Loto-Québec draws 20 numbers from the pool of 70, and your result is the number of your picks that appear among those 20.
Wagers and the Turbo option
Each selection costs $1, $2, $5 or $10. The wager is also a prize multiplier: a $10 play pays ten times what the same matches would return on a $1 play. You can add the optional Turbo feature, which doubles your wager and runs a separate draw to set a multiplier of x2, x3, x4, x5 or x10 on any eligible win. According to Loto-Québec’s conditions, Turbo is available on every Banco wager except the $10 play.
When are the Banco draws?
Banco is drawn every day. The draw takes place at 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time, which is local time in Quebec, and ticket sales for that draw close shortly beforehand. Because it draws daily, Banco gives far more frequent results than weekly games such as Lotto Max or Québec 49.
What is Banco spécial?
Banco spécial is a periodic version of the same game that Loto-Québec runs on selected dates with a larger advertised top prize. It uses the same 1-to-70 pool and the same 20-number draw, so the way you play is identical; only the prize structure for that special draw differs. Always check the current conditions for the exact dates and prizes, as they change.
Banco prizes and odds
Your Banco prize depends on three things: how many numbers you played, how many of them were drawn, and the size of your wager. Matching all of your numbers pays the most, and bigger wagers pay proportionally bigger prizes. The table below shows the prize for matching all ten numbers on a 10-spot play, by wager.
| Wager | Prize for matching 10 of 10 |
|---|---|
| $1 | $200,000 |
| $2 | $400,000 |
| $5 | $1,000,000 |
| $10 | $2,000,000 |
So the base top prize is $2,000,000, won by matching all ten numbers on a $10 play. The Turbo feature can multiply an eligible win further — Loto-Québec advertises a maximum Banco prize of up to $5 million — and the conditions cap the total payable in any single prize category at $10 million per draw. Smaller matches on fewer spots pay smaller fixed amounts, which is why many players choose mid-range spot counts rather than always playing 10.
The odds are long for the top prize: matching all ten numbers on a 10-spot play is roughly 1 in 2,147,181. As with every keno game, the published payouts are fixed and the house keeps a built-in edge, so no selection or betting pattern changes your long-run chances. Our guide to keno odds and payouts explains how fixed-prize keno math works and why the number of spots you play is a trade-off, not a shortcut.
Key Points
- Loto-Québec has no game named “Keno”; its keno-style draw game is Banco.
- Pick 2 to 10 numbers from 1 to 70; 20 numbers are drawn each day at 10:30 p.m. ET.
- Wagers of $1, $2, $5 or $10 act as prize multipliers; the optional Turbo adds an x2 to x10 boost.
- Prizes are fixed and the draw is random, so no system changes your long-run odds.
- You must be 18 or older to play keno-style games in Quebec.
Online keno games at Loto-Québec
Separate from Banco, Loto-Québec’s regulated online casino offers software keno games. These are instant, random-number-generator titles — names you may see include Instant Keno, Power Keno and Lucky 8 Keno — rather than a scheduled public draw. They typically use an 80-number pool, let you pick a spread of spots, and reveal 20 drawn numbers immediately on screen, often with bonus multipliers specific to each title.
The important differences from Banco are that there is no fixed draw time, results are generated instantly, and the games sit inside the licensed online casino rather than the lottery counter at a store. If you want to understand the broader family of keno styles — lottery/daily keno, live keno, video keno and online RNG keno — see our overview of keno variants.
Where and how to play keno in Quebec
You can play Banco in two legal ways in Quebec, both operated by Loto-Québec:
- At a retailer. Fill out a Banco selection slip at any Loto-Québec lottery retailer, choose your spots, wager and whether to add Turbo, and the terminal prints your ticket. Keep the printed ticket — it is your proof of the play.
- Online. Buy Banco through Loto-Québec’s official website with a registered account. The online casino keno titles are available the same way, inside the licensed platform.
Only Loto-Québec is licensed to sell lottery and keno-style games to the public in Quebec. Avoid any third-party or offshore site that offers to sell you Quebec lottery entries; it is not the regulated operator, and your ticket and any prize are not guaranteed.
What is the legal age to play keno in Quebec?
You must be 18 or older to buy or redeem Loto-Québec lottery products, including Banco, and to play the online casino keno games. Quebec’s minimum age of 18 is lower than the 19 that applies in most other provinces, where keno and other lottery products require players to be 19. Retailers may ask for identification, and a winning ticket can only be paid out to a player of legal age. (At the time of writing there is no dedicated page on this site for provincial age limits; this section will link to one once it is published.)
How Loto-Québec’s keno compares with other provinces
Banco sits alongside similar keno-style draw games run by the other regional lottery corporations in Canada. The shared idea is the same — pick spots, 20 numbers are drawn, partial matches pay — but the details differ:
- Number pool. Banco uses 1-70, the same pool as Ontario’s keno-style daily game. British Columbia’s keno product uses a larger 1-80 pool, as do most online casino keno titles.
- Draw frequency. Banco draws once a day at 10:30 p.m. ET. Some provincial keno games draw multiple times a day.
- Add-ons. Banco’s Turbo multiplier is Quebec-specific; other provinces have their own bonus or multiplier features under different names.
- Legal age. Quebec allows play at 18, while provinces such as Ontario and British Columbia require 19.
For a side-by-side look at every regional product — operator, pool, draw times and top prizes — see the provincial comparison on our keno in Canada hub, linked above.
Common mistakes to avoid
A few errors come up repeatedly with keno-style games in Quebec:
- Assuming there is a game called “Keno”. Asking a retailer for “Keno” can cause confusion; the draw game you want is Banco.
- Thinking more spots always means a better chance. Playing 10 spots raises the top prize but lowers the chance of matching them all. Fewer spots hit more often for smaller prizes — it is a trade-off, not an upgrade.
- Expecting a “system” to help. Banco’s payouts are fixed and the draw is random, so hot or cold numbers, birthdays and patterns do not change the odds.
- Confusing Banco with the online casino keno titles. They look similar but have different pools, no fixed draw time and different bonus features.
- Buying from unofficial sellers. Only Loto-Québec can sell Quebec keno-style games; third-party resellers are not regulated.
- Losing the ticket. A retail Banco ticket is a bearer instrument — if you lose it, you cannot claim a prize.
Understanding these points is most of what people mean by “keno strategy”. For an honest look at what you can and cannot control, read our guide to keno strategy and tips.
Responsible gambling and disclaimer
This article is informational only. It is not gambling advice, and it does not encourage you to play. Keno-style games such as Banco are games of chance with a fixed house edge; over time the operator keeps a share of every dollar wagered, and no system, demo play or number pattern improves your odds.
You must be 18 or older to play in Quebec. Set a budget before you play, treat any money spent as the cost of entertainment rather than an investment, and never chase losses. If gambling is causing problems for you or someone close to you, free, confidential help is available in Quebec from Jeu : aide et référence at 1-800-461-0140, around the clock. For more support options across the country, see our page on responsible gambling help in Canada.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is there a Loto-Québec game actually called Keno?
No. Loto-Québec has no lottery named Keno. Its keno-style draw game is Banco, and it also offers online casino keno titles such as Instant Keno and Power Keno. When people say “Loto-Québec keno”, they almost always mean Banco.
How many numbers do you pick in Banco?
You pick between 2 and 10 numbers from a pool of 1 to 70. At each draw, 20 numbers are drawn, and your prize depends on how many of your picks match, along with your wager size.
How often is Banco drawn and when?
Banco is drawn every day at 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time, which is local time in Quebec. Ticket sales for that evening’s draw close shortly before the draw and reopen afterward for the next day.
What is the top prize in Banco?
The base top prize is $2,000,000, won by matching all ten numbers on a $10 ten-spot play. The optional Turbo multiplier can increase an eligible win further, up to an advertised maximum of about $5 million, with a $10 million cap per prize category per draw.
How old do you have to be to play keno in Quebec?
You must be 18 or older to buy or redeem Loto-Québec keno-style games, including Banco, whether in store or online. This is lower than the age of 19 required in most other Canadian provinces.
