Keno was introduced in 200 BC by the Chinese military leader, Cheung Leung who used this game as a finance resource for his failing army. He used this game as a finance resource to help his failing army.
Keno kuletwa katika BC 200 na kiongozi wa Kichina cha kijeshi, Cheung Leung ambaye alitumia mchezo kama rasilimali ya fedha kwa ajili ya jeshi lake kushindwa. Alitumia mchezo huu kama rasilimali fedha kusaidia jeshi lake kushindwa.