Pronunciation: [kˈiːnə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
Keno is a popular lottery game that has its origins in ancient China. The word "keno" is pronounced as /ˈkiːnoʊ/ (KEE-noh) and is spelled with five alphabets – K-E-N-O. The first vowel 'e' is pronounced as a long vowel sound 'ee' while the last letter 'o' is a silent letter without any sound. Some people may mistakenly spell it as 'kino', 'keeno', or 'kenoh', but the correct spelling of the word is 'keno'.
Keno is a popular gambling game that is played using a set of numbered balls and a board marked with numbers. The objective of the game is to correctly predict and select a specific combination of numbers that will be randomly drawn from the set of balls. The game originated in ancient China, but it has since been adapted and modified in various countries around the world.
In keno, players typically have the option to select anywhere from one to twenty numbers on the board, depending on the specific rules of the game. After the players have made their number selections, a random draw takes place, where a specific number of balls are randomly drawn. The numbers on the balls drawn are compared to the numbers chosen by the players. The more numbers that match, the higher the potential payout.
Keno is often played in casinos and can also be found in some online gambling platforms. It is a game of chance and relies solely on luck, as the outcome is determined by the random drawing of the balls. Although the odds of winning in keno might be generally lower compared to some other casino games, it still remains a popular choice among gamblers due to the simplicity and excitement it offers.
The word keno derives from a French-Latin origin. It is believed to have emerged from the French term quine which means five winning numbers. Quine eventually found its way into the Latin language, becoming quina meaning the same. When the game was introduced in the United States, it bore the name quine at first, but it evolved and transformed into kino and later keno.
