Not unlike bingo, keno has a long and interesting history that began far before it exploded in popularity online. Just as bingo has gained new fans online, keno is catching on around the world as it is discovered to be a fun and rewarding game to play. It is particularly popular with game players who enjoy online bingo and playing the lottery.

It is commonly believed that keno first was played over 2000 years ago in China. During the 19th century, Chinese immigrants brought Keno to the West when they came to America to help in the construction of the transcontinental railroad. The word “keno” has French or Latin roots meaning five numbers.

Learning to play online keno is quick and easy. All you need to know is that a keno card consists of 80 numbers and you, the player, get to select a group of numbers hoping they will be among the 20 numbers called for that game. How many numbers you pick to play will help determine your prize should your numbers be selected.

Online keno players can select between one and ten numbers on their card. Some keno players pick their favorite numbers, some like to choose a pattern, and some will select birthdates of friends and relatives. It’s up to you to decide how to pick your keno numbers.

Online keno payouts depend on how many numbers were chosen by the player, and how many of those numbers were selected, then that is multiplied by the online keno player’s original wager. Payouts increase when the keno player chooses more numbers, and more of those numbers are selected, or hit.

So, if you’re a fan of online bingo, it probably won’t be long before you give online keno a try. We think you’ll enjoy playing online keno here at iBingo just as much as you enjoy your online bingo.