New Zealand’s Keno draws happen four times a day, so checking a ticket is quick once you know where to look. This guide covers the fastest ways to confirm your numbers, when each draw’s results go live, how the game is scored, and what to do if your ticket wins.
Where to check your results
Every official channel publishes the same winning numbers, so choose whichever is easiest for you.
Where to check your Keno results
- MyLotto app — scan a paper ticket or view every daily draw, with result notifications.
- Official website — the Keno section of mylotto.co.nz lists the latest winning numbers and prize details.
- Lotto outlet — any counter can run your ticket through the terminal or show the latest draw.
- Online entries — tickets bought on MyLotto are checked automatically after each draw.
The quickest route is the MyLotto app, which lets you scan a printed ticket or open the results for any of the day’s draws and can send a notification when numbers are available. You can also open the official Keno section on the Lotto NZ site for the latest winning numbers and prize details, or hand a paper ticket to staff at any authorised Lotto outlet to run through the terminal. If you entered online through MyLotto, there is nothing to check by hand — your entries are validated automatically after each draw. For the paper-ticket route specifically, our Lotto scanner guide walks through each step.
When Keno results are available
Keno follows a fixed daily schedule, so you never wait long for a result.
Keno at a glance
| Detail | Fact |
|---|---|
| Draws per day | Four — 10am, 1pm, 3pm and 6pm (NZ time) |
| How to play | Pick 1–10 numbers from a pool of 1–80; 20 numbers are drawn |
| Line price | From $1 |
| Top prize | $250,000 for a $1 line (match 10 of 10) |
| Top-prize odds | About 1 in 8.91 million (10-spot) |
| Multiplier | Optional add-on, up to 10x |
| Claim period | 12 months from the draw date |
There are four draws every day — at 10am, 1pm, 3pm and 6pm New Zealand time — and the winning numbers are published shortly after each one. Because draws come round so often, you can check a ticket, see the outcome and enter the next draw within a few hours. You will find every game’s numbers together on our Lotto results page, and our Lotto draw times guide sets out the wider schedule.
How Keno is scored
Knowing exactly what you are matching makes checking a ticket easier.
In Keno you choose between one and 10 numbers from a pool of 1 to 80. Each draw selects 20 numbers, and you win according to how many of your picks appear among them. The top prize is $250,000 for a $1 line, paid for matching all 10 numbers on a 10-spot ticket — odds of roughly 1 in 8.91 million. Lower tiers pay smaller amounts, and the exact figure depends on how many numbers you played, how many you matched and your wager. An optional Multiplier add-on can increase a prize by up to 10 times, subject to a per-draw prize-pool cap. Because the prize table can change, confirm current amounts on MyLotto. Our Keno tools guide explains the game and its common myths in more depth.
If your ticket is a winner
Checking only tells you whether you have won — it does not collect the prize. Smaller amounts are paid at any outlet or credited straight to your MyLotto wallet, while larger prizes go through a claim process with Lotto NZ. Either way, you have 12 months from the draw date to claim, so it pays to check promptly. Our guide on how to claim Lotto winnings covers each level.
A note on “lucky” numbers
It is natural to look back at which numbers have appeared before picking your next ticket, but it will not help. Keno draws are random and independent, so every number carries the same chance in every draw and past frequency tells you nothing about what comes next. There is more on the maths in our guide to lottery odds in NZ. Check your results, enjoy the game, and treat it as entertainment rather than a system to be solved.
Keno’s fast, frequent draws make it easy to keep playing without noticing the spend, so set a budget you are comfortable with and use the limit tools on MyLotto if that helps.
Disclaimer: This article is provided for general information only. It does not encourage anyone to gamble, buy lottery tickets or spend money on any product, and it is not financial, legal or professional advice. Keno is a game of chance with a negative expected return, and no method or number pattern improves your odds. Prizes, draw times and rules change — always confirm the current details and your own results with Lotto New Zealand at mylotto.co.nz.
You must be 18 or over to buy or claim lottery products in New Zealand. If gambling is causing harm to you or someone you know, free 24/7 support is available from the Gambling Helpline New Zealand on 0800 654 655 or by texting 8006, from Safer Gambling Aotearoa, and from PGF Services on 0800 664 262. Gambling in New Zealand is regulated by the Department of Internal Affairs.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I check my Keno results in NZ?
Scan your ticket or view the draw in the MyLotto app, check the Keno section of mylotto.co.nz, or take your ticket to any Lotto outlet. Online entries are checked automatically after each draw.
When are Keno results available?
Shortly after each of the four daily draws, which take place at 10am, 1pm, 3pm and 6pm New Zealand time.
What is the top Keno prize?
$250,000 for a $1 line, won by matching all 10 numbers on a 10-spot ticket (odds about 1 in 8.91 million). Adding Multiplier can increase the prize by up to 10 times, subject to a per-draw prize-pool cap.
How long do I have to claim a Keno prize?
Twelve months from the draw date. Small prizes are paid at outlets or credited to your MyLotto wallet, while larger prizes are claimed through Lotto NZ.
Does looking at past numbers help me pick?
No. Each Keno draw is independent and random, so past frequency does not predict future draws. Every number has the same chance every time.
