Nevada Numbers

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The logo of the Nevada Numbers Lite game; the original version omitted the word "Lite".

Nevada Numbers was a statewide lottery-style progressive keno game with a minimum jackpot of $5 million. Nevada Numbers was proprietary to Tickets were available for purchase at participating keno lounges in casinos across the state. Players chose five numbers out of 80. Plays cost $2 each.[1]

The game was originally field tested in 2001 at three casinos: Bally's, Paris, and the Las Vegas Hilton.[1]

The progressive jackpot was annuitized; however, winners could choose to have the jackpot paid in cash.

The original Nevada Numbers was discontinued on March 31, 2009.[2]

The largest Nevada Numbers prize was paid out at Sam's Town Casino in Las Vegas. The player hit all five numbers in September 2007, winning $6,376,452.[3]

Nevada Numbers Lite[]

A revived version of the game, Nevada Numbers Lite, began in September 2011 at three casinos; two in Las Vegas, and one in Laughlin.[4] Nevada Numbers Lite, which was played more similarly to keno than Nevada Numbers, has players choosing 9 numbers out of 80, while 20 are drawn. Plays are $1.[5] Draws are approximately every 10 minutes.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Simpson, Jeff (July 10, 2001). "Trio of casinos field-testing keno-lottery game with progressive jackpot". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved January 4, 2009.
  2. ^ Las Vegas Gaming Inc SEC filing.
  3. ^ "Nevada Numbers Jackpot Hits at Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Las Vegas" (Press release). Las Vegas Gaming, Inc. September 27, 2007. Retrieved January 4, 2009.
  4. ^ Where to play nevadanumberslite.com Accessed September 24, 2011.
  5. ^ How to play nevadanumberslite.com Accessed September 24, 2011
  6. ^ What were the numbers nevadanumberslite.com Accessed September 24, 2011
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