Keno has 7,000 locations across Massachusetts, including 2,300 in bars and restaurants, but there are only 1,847 public schools in the Commonwealth. Wrap your brain around that for a moment.
Massachusetts Keno: The Numbers Explained
According to Boston.com, “Massachusetts leads the nation in Keno sales, with residents spending more than $1.28 billion on the game this year alone – roughly 21 percent of the state lottery’s total revenue.”
By contrast, Massachusetts spends around $16 billion annually on K-12 public schools, using a combination of federal, state, and local funds. Recent per-pupil spending exceeded $21,000, placing it high nationally, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
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Perhaps that’s to make us feel better about all of the cash spent on Keno.
Keno Game Basics and Appeal
“Keno is a fast-paced, lottery-style game where players pick numbers between 1 and 80. Every three minutes, 20 numbers are drawn. The more numbers you match, the bigger the payout,” according to Boston.com. “The most popular bet being a five-number ‘spot’ that pays out $450 for a $1 wager.”
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