Roulette review
Lightning Roulette is Evolution's European roulette with random multipliers: one to five Lucky Numbers are struck by lightning each round and pay 50x to 500x on a straight-up bet.
To fund the multipliers, an unstruck straight-up win pays 29:1 instead of 35:1, which lowers that bet's RTP to 97.10%. Evolution unveiled it at ICE in February 2018; it plays from a black-and-gold studio with a presenter.
The highest Lucky Number multiplier, paid on a straight-up bet.
What a straight-up win pays when the number is not struck, down from 35:1.
RTP of the straight-up bet; every other bet returns 97.30%.
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RTP per bet
The multiplier costs straight-up players 0.20 percentage points of RTP. Every other bet keeps the plain-table return, so the lightning only changes the maths for single numbers.
| Bet | Payout | RTP | House edge | Cost per $100 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight up | 29:1 or 50x–500x | 97.1% | 2.9% | $2.90 | Multiplier bet |
| All other bets | Standard | 97.3% | 2.7% | $2.70 | Same as a plain table |
RTP: Evolution's published figures as quoted by LiveCasinoComparer. House edge and cost are computed from them.
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
Bets and payouts
| Bet | Covers | Payout | Chance to win | House edge | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight up | 1 number | 29:1 (50x–500x if struck) | 2.70% | 2.90% | The base payout drops from 35:1 to fund the 50x–500x multipliers. |
| Split | 2 numbers | 17:1 | 5.41% | 2.70% | – |
| Street | 3 numbers | 11:1 | 8.11% | 2.70% | – |
| Corner | 4 numbers | 8:1 | 10.81% | 2.70% | – |
| Six line | 6 numbers | 5:1 | 16.22% | 2.70% | – |
| Dozen or column | 12 numbers | 2:1 | 32.43% | 2.70% | – |
| Red/black, odd/even, 1–18/19–36 | 18 numbers | 1:1 | 48.65% | 2.70% | – |
Payouts: Evolution's rules for this table (Evolution (games.evolution.com)). Chance and house edge follow from the 37 pockets.
Each round, one to five numbers are struck after betting closes and given a multiplier. Only straight-up bets on those numbers collect it.
| Event | What happens | Pays on a straight-up bet |
|---|---|---|
| No lightning on your number | Your straight-up number wins normally | 29:1 |
| Your number is struck | One to five Lucky Numbers per round get a multiplier | 50x, 100x, 200x, 300x, 400x or 500x |
| Other bets | Splits, streets, dozens and even-money bets | Standard European payouts |
Evolution, Lightning Roulette game page; payout values as listed by LiveCasinoComparer.
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 Roulette | 97.30% | $1 | $5,000 | Lucky Numbers 50x–500x |
| XXXtreme Lightning Roulette | 97.30% | €0.20 | €5,000 | Chain Lightning up to 2,000x |
| Live Roulette | 97.30% | €1 | €10,000 | Standard European table |
| Auto Roulette La Partage | 98.65% | £0.10 | £4,000 | La partage, auto wheel |
| Red Door Roulette | 97.30% | €1 | €10,000 | Crazy Time bonus wheel |
| Gold Vault Roulette | 97.30% | €1 | €10,000 | 5–20 Gold Bars at 50x |
| Fireball Roulette | 97.30% | $0.20 | $5,000 | Bonus grid up to 2,500x |
| Double Ball Roulette | 97.30% | €1 | €5,000 | Two balls, 1300:1 jackpot |
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: Evolution. Rounds per hour are an assumption for the example; Evolution does not publish a pace for every table, and real pace depends on the number of players.
Variance
Red, black, odd, even, 1–18 and 19–36 win close to half the time and pay 1:1.
Win about one round in three and pay 2:1.
One number lands about once in 37 spins, so long losing runs are normal.
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 Roulette | $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 Roulette games on CasinoRank, best RTP first.
| Game | Software | RTP | House edge | Min. bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Auto-Roulette La Partage | Evolution Gaming | 98.65% | 1.35% | 0.1 GBP |
| Diamond Rush Roulette | OnAir Entertainment | 97.69% | 2.31% | – |
| Auto Live Roulette | Evolution Gaming | 97.3% | 2.7% | 0.2 USD |
| Auto Mega Roulette | Pragmatic Play | 97.3% | 2.7% | 0.1 USD |
| Club Aurora Roulette | Playtech | 97.3% | 2.7% | 0.2 USD |
| Dragonara Roulette | Evolution Gaming | 97.3% | 2.7% | 1 GBP |
| Fashion TV Roulette | OnAir Entertainment | 97.3% | 2.7% | 0.2 USD |
| Lightning Roulette | Evolution Gaming | 97.3% | 2.7% | 1 USD |
RTP and bets listed for each game.
What it means
Straight up pays 29:1 unless struck
What it means: Most straight-up wins pay less than at a plain table.
If you never chase multipliers, a plain European table pays more per win.
Up to 500x on one number
What it means: The occasional big hit is what the lower base payout buys.
Keep stakes small enough to ride out long runs without one.
Straight up: 97.10%; all other bets: 97.30%, per Evolution. The house edge is 100% minus the RTP.
The wheel has 37 pockets (single zero).
We list a default range; each casino sets its own minimum and maximum on the table, so check the limits shown before you bet.
After betting closes, one to five numbers are struck and given 50x to 500x. A straight-up bet on a struck number pays that multiplier instead of 29:1. Other bets pay as usual.
Splits, streets, dozens and even-money bets return 97.30%, the straight-up bet 97.10%. The difference is small; the straight-up bet is the only one that can win a multiplier.
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Live Auto-Roulette La Partage
Evolution Gaming · RTP 98.65%
Diamond Rush Roulette
OnAir Entertainment · RTP 97.69%
Auto Live Roulette
Evolution Gaming · RTP 97.3%
Auto Mega Roulette
Pragmatic Play · RTP 97.3%
Club Aurora Roulette
Playtech · RTP 97.3%
Dragonara Roulette
Evolution Gaming · RTP 97.3%
Fashion TV Roulette
OnAir Entertainment · RTP 97.3%
French Roulette Gold
Evolution Gaming · RTP 97.3%
