Blackjack review
Lightning Blackjack is Evolution's infinite-player blackjack with a mandatory Lightning Fee of 100% of the bet, where a win sets a 2x to 25x multiplier for your next winning hand.
The multiplier depends on your final hand and stays available for up to 180 days. It launched in November 2021 and has no side bets.
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18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
RTP per bet
Wizard of Odds puts the loss with conventional basic strategy at 17.63% of the original bet. The published RTP needs strategy adjusted for the multipliers.
| Bet | Payout | RTP | House edge | Cost per $100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main bet incl. fee, optimal strategy | 1:1 times multiplier | 99.56% | 0.44% | $0.44 |
RTP: Evolution's published figure as quoted by Wizard of Odds. It assumes optimal strategy for each multiplier.
back on average per $1,000 wagered
expected cost per $1,000 wagered
times a balance can be wagered before the house edge has, on average, used it up
How it works
Table rules
| Rule | At this table | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning Fee | 100% of the initial bet | Every round costs double the stake. |
| Multiplier | 2x to 25x on your next winning hand | Higher for stronger final hands. |
| Multiplier lifetime | Up to 180 days | Leaving early does not forfeit it. |
| Dealer on soft 17 | Stands | |
| Side bets | None |
Evolution's Lightning Blackjack game page and Wizard of Odds.
Versions
RTP and default limits of the closest Evolution versions on this site, as we list them.
| Game | RTP | Min bet | Max bet | What sets it apart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Blackjack | 99.56% | $1 | $5,000 | 100% fee, 2x–25x multipliers |
| Infinite Blackjack | 99.51% | $1 | $5,000 | Unlimited seats, Six Card Charlie |
| Live Blackjack | 99.28% | $1 | $5,000 | Seven seats, Bet Behind |
| VIP Blackjack | 99.28% | $50 | $5,000 | High limits, same rules |
| Speed Blackjack | 99.28% | $1 | $5,000 | Simultaneous decisions |
| Infinite Fun Fun 21 Blackjack | 99.5% | $1 | $5,000 | Player 21 always wins |
| Blackjack Party | – | $0.50 | $5,000 | Two hosts, music |
| Salon Privé Blackjack | – | $100 | $10,000 | Private table |
RTP: the best-bet figure verified for each game (sources on each game's page; – where none is published). Default limits: the figures we list on LiveCasinoRank. Features: Evolution's game pages. Casinos set their own limits on each table.
Cost per hour
Expected cost is stake per round × rounds per hour × house edge. Change the inputs in the calculator to match your own stake and pace.
RTP: the listed figure for each game. Rounds per hour are an assumption for the example; real pace depends on the number of players.
Variance
Small, steady swings; most hands win or lose one stake.
Two or more stakes on one hand when the odds favour you.
A win earns a 2x to 25x multiplier for your next winning hand, so single rounds can pay far more than one stake, while the 100% Lightning Fee is paid on every round.
Limits
The range below is the default we list for the game. Each casino sets its own limits, so the table in your lobby can start higher or stop lower.
| Game | Lowest min | Highest max | Range | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Blackjack | $1 | $5,000 |
Default minimum and maximum bet: the figures we list for the game. Check the limits shown at the table before you play.
Published Blackjack games on CasinoRank, best RTP first.
| Game | Software | RTP | House edge | Min. bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Speed Blackjack | Pragmatic Play | 99.59% | 0.41% | 5 USD |
| Lightning Blackjack | Evolution Gaming | 99.56% | 0.44% | 1 USD |
| Unlimited Blackjack | Playtech | 99.54% | 0.46% | 1 USD |
| Privé Lounge Blackjack | Pragmatic Play | 99.51% | 0.49% | 100 USD |
| Blackjack Party | Evolution Gaming | 99.5% | 0.5% | 0.5 USD |
| Infinite Fun Fun 21 Blackjack | Evolution Gaming | 99.5% | 0.5% | 1 USD |
| Live All Bets Blackjack | Playtech | 99.5% | 0.5% | 1 USD |
| Live Blackjack | VIVO Gaming | 99.5% | 0.5% | 1 EUR |
RTP and bets listed for each game.
99.56% on the main bet with optimal strategy, per Evolution's published figure.
Eight decks.
It equals 100% of your initial bet each round, so a 10 bet costs 20.
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Responsible gambling
Licensed casinos check age and identity before they pay out. Play only where online casino play is legal for you.
Responsible gaming →Set deposit, loss and session limits in your casino account before the first bet, and keep to them when a round goes against you.
Limit tools →Confidential support is available if gambling stops being fun or starts to cost more than you planned.
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Live Speed Blackjack
Pragmatic Play · RTP 99.59%
Unlimited Blackjack
Playtech · RTP 99.54%
Privé Lounge Blackjack
Pragmatic Play · RTP 99.51%
Blackjack Party
Evolution Gaming · RTP 99.5%
Infinite Fun Fun 21 Blackjack
Evolution Gaming · RTP 99.5%
Live All Bets Blackjack
Playtech · RTP 99.5%
Live Blackjack
VIVO Gaming · RTP 99.5%
Live Blackjack
OnAir Entertainment · RTP 99.5%
