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Lightning Roulette: bets, payouts and RTP

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.

Our verdict: For players who bet on single numbers and want the chance of a 500x hit. Outside-bet players get the same 97.30% as a plain table and none of the multipliers.

Software: Evolution Gaming
Game type: Roulette
RTP: 97.3%
House edge: 2.7%
Min. bet: $1
Max. Bet: $5,000
Release year: 2018
Live game: Yes
Mobile compatibility: Yes

Straight up 29:1 or 50x–500x European wheel Launched 2018

By Fiona Gallagher Updated Oct 6, 2026

RTP: 97.30% Evolution, best bet
Top multiplier: 500x Straight up only
Lucky Numbers: 1–5 per round
Bet range: $1–$5,000 Default table limits
Launched: 2018 Evolution

Lightning Roulette at a glance

500x
The highest Lucky Number multiplier, paid on a straight-up bet.
29:1
What a straight-up win pays when the number is not struck, down from 35:1.
97.10%
RTP of the straight-up bet; every other bet returns 97.30%.

RTP per bet

Lightning Roulette: RTP and house edge 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.

What the numbers mean

RTP 97.3% $973

back on average per $1,000 wagered

House edge 2.7% $27

expected cost per $1,000 wagered

Turnover 37×

times a balance can be wagered before the house edge has, on average, used it up

How it works

How a round of Lightning Roulette works

One round

Place your chips Bets go down on the digital layout while the betting timer runs.
The spin The ball is launched and the timer closes before it drops.
The result The winning number shows on screen and every bet on it is paid.

Bets and payouts

Every Lightning Roulette bet: payout, chance and house edge

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.

Lightning numbers: how the multipliers work

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

Lightning Roulette against Evolution's other roulettes

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

What an hour of Lightning Roulette costs on average

Expected cost is stake per round × rounds per hour × house edge. Change the inputs in the calculator to match your own stake and pace.

Lightning Roulette 97.3% · 40 rounds/h

$11

Live Baccarat, Banker 98.94% · 50 rounds/h

Live Blackjack, basic strategy 99.28% · 50 rounds/h

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

How Lightning Roulette swings from round to round

Even-money bets

Red, black, odd, even, 1–18 and 19–36 win close to half the time and pay 1:1.

Suits you if: Long sessions on a small budget.

Dozens and columns

Win about one round in three and pay 2:1.

Suits you if: A middle path between pace and payout.

Straight up

One number lands about once in 37 spins, so long losing runs are normal.

Suits you if: Players who accept long dry spells for a big single win.

Limits

Lightning Roulette bet 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.

Lightning Roulette compared with similar games

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%	£0.10
Diamond Rush Roulette	OnAir Entertainment	97.69%	2.31%	–
Auto Live Roulette	Evolution Gaming	97.3%	2.7%	$0.20
Auto Mega Roulette	Pragmatic Play	97.3%	2.7%	$0.10
Club Aurora Roulette	Playtech	97.3%	2.7%	$0.20
Dragonara Roulette	Evolution Gaming	97.3%	2.7%	£1
Fashion TV Roulette	OnAir Entertainment	97.3%	2.7%	$0.20
Lightning Roulette	Evolution Gaming	97.3%	2.7%	$1

RTP and bets listed for each game.

What it means

What the Lightning Roulette rules mean for you

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.

FAQ

What is the RTP of Lightning Roulette?

Straight up: 97.10%; all other bets: 97.30%, per Evolution. The house edge is 100% minus the RTP.

Is Lightning Roulette single or double zero?

The wheel has 37 pockets (single zero).

What are the bet limits at Lightning Roulette?

We list a default range; each casino sets its own minimum and maximum on the table, so check the limits shown before you bet.

How do the Lightning Roulette multipliers work?

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.

Which bet is best in Lightning Roulette?

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.

Where can I play Lightning Roulette?

At casinos that carry Evolution's live games; the ranked list on this page shows them. Check that the casino accepts players from your country and that online casino play is legal where you live.

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