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Lightning Storm: RTP, odds and how it works

Lightning Storm is Evolution's 2024 game show on a 39-segment DigiWheel with instant wins and five bonus games, the largest reaching 20,000x.

The bonuses are Hot Spot, Monster Mash, Battery Charger, Fireball and Lightning Storm. It launched on 31 July 2024.

Our verdict: For players who want a wheel with five bonus games and a 20,000x top multiplier.
Software
Evolution Gaming
Game type
Game Shows
RTP
96%
House edge
4%
Min. bet
0.2 USD
Max. Bet
1,000 USD
Release year
2024
Live game
Yes
39 segments 5 bonus games Launched 2024
RTP
96% Listed RTP
Segments
39 DigiWheel
Top bonus
20,000x Evolution
Bet range
$0.20–$1,000 Default table limits
Launched
2024 Evolution

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RTP per bet

Lightning Storm: RTP and house edge per bet

Bet Payout RTP House edge Cost per $100
All bets Instant wins and five bonus games 96% 4% $4

RTP: the listed figure for the game. Per-bet figures are not shown because we could not verify them against a studio or expert source.

What the numbers mean

RTP 96% $960

back on average per $1,000 wagered

House edge 4% $40

expected cost per $1,000 wagered

Turnover 25×

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

Versions

Lightning Storm against Evolution's other game shows

RTP and default limits of the closest Evolution versions on this site, as we list them.

GameRTPMin betMax betWhat sets it apart
Lightning Storm 96%$0.20$1,0005 bonus games
Crazy Time 96.08%$0.10$5,00054 segments, 4 bonus games
Deal or No Deal Live 95.42%$0.10$90016 briefcases, Banker offers
MONOPOLY Live 96.23%$0.10$5,000Board bonus, CHANCE
Dream Catcher 96.58%$0.10$2,500The original money wheel
Funky Time 95.99%$0.10$10,00064-segment DigiWheel
MONOPOLY Big Baller 96.10%$0.10$4,00020 of 60 balls, board bonus
Mega Ball 95.40%$0.10$1,00020 of 51 balls

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 Storm 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.

Live Roulette 97.3% · 40 rounds/h
$5
Lightning Storm 96% · 25 rounds/h
$5
Live Baccarat, Banker 98.94% · 50 rounds/h
$3

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

How Lightning Storm swings from round to round

Low number spots

Land most often and pay least.

Suits you if: Longer sessions on a small budget.

Bonus spots

Pay only when the bonus lands; long gaps are normal.

Suits you if: Players who accept long dry runs.

Limits

Lightning Storm 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 Storm $0.20 $1,000

Default minimum and maximum bet: the figures we list for the game. Check the limits shown at the table before you play.

Lightning Storm compared with similar games

Published Game Shows games on CasinoRank, best RTP first.

Game Software RTP House edge Min. bet
Sette e Mezzo Live Playtech 99.5% 0.5% 1 USD
Live Lightning Bac Bo Evolution Gaming 98.94% 1.06% 0.5 USD
Live Bac Bo Evolution Gaming 98.87% 1.13% 0.5 USD
Fan Tan Evolution Gaming 98.75% 1.25% 0.2 USD
Live Football Studio Dice Evolution Gaming 97.75% 2.25% 1 USD
Who Wants to Be A Millionaire Roulette Playtech 97.29% 2.71% 0.1 USD
Live Spin A Win Playtech 97.22% 2.78% 0.1 USD
Lightning Storm Evolution Gaming 96% 4% 0.2 USD

RTP and bets listed for each game.

FAQ

What is the RTP of Lightning Storm?

Its listed RTP is 96%. We do not show per-bet figures because we found no studio or expert source for them.

What are the Lightning Storm bonus games?

Hot Spot, Monster Mash, Battery Charger, Fireball and Lightning Storm. Lightning Storm goes up to 20,000x, the other four to 10,000x (Evolution).

Where can I play Lightning Storm?

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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