Nevada Numbers
{{short description|Former statewide keno game}}
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Nevada Numbers was a statewide lottery-style progressive keno game with a minimum jackpot of $5 million. Nevada Numbers was proprietary to Las Vegas Gaming Inc. 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.{{cite news | work=Las Vegas Review-Journal | last=Simpson | first=Jeff | title=Trio of casinos field-testing keno-lottery game with progressive jackpot | url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2001/Jul-10-Tue-2001/business/16503607.html | date=July 10, 2001 | accessdate=January 4, 2009}}
The game was originally field tested in 2001 at three casinos: Bally's, Paris, and the Las Vegas Hilton.
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.[https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1103993/000111776809000363/mainbody.htm Las Vegas Gaming Inc SEC filing.]
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.{{cite press release | title=Nevada Numbers Jackpot Hits at Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Las Vegas | url=http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-7001440/Nevada-Numbers-R-Jackpot-Hits.html | publisher=Las Vegas Gaming, Inc. | date=September 27, 2007 | accessdate=January 4, 2009}}
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.[http://nevadanumberslite.com/nn2.htm Where to play] nevadanumberslite.com Accessed September 24, 2011. 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.[http://nevadanumberslite.com/nn3.htm How to play] nevadanumberslite.com Accessed September 24, 2011 Draws are approximately every 10 minutes.[http://nevadanumberslite.com/nn5.htm What were the numbers] nevadanumberslite.com Accessed September 24, 2011