Baccarat review
XXXtreme Lightning Baccarat is Evolution's XXXtreme version of Lightning Baccarat: a 50% fee buys four to eight Lightning Cards a round with multipliers up to 10x.
Banker takes a 3% commission; three matching cards can reach 1,000x and a Tie with six matching cards 2,850,000x.
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18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
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RTP per bet
| Bet | Payout | RTP | House edge | Cost per $100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | 1:1, up to 1,000:1 | 98.68% | 1.32% | $1.32 |
| Banker | 0.97:1, up to 1,000:1 | 98.53% | 1.47% | $1.47 |
| Tie | 2.85:1 base | 92.67% | 7.33% | $7.33 |
| Player or Banker Pair | 8:1 base | 90.45% | 9.55% | $9.55 |
RTP including the 50% fee, from the published game rules (hosted by Loto-Québec).
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
| Rule | XXXtreme Lightning Baccarat |
|---|---|
| Fee | 50% of your total bet |
| Lightning Cards | 4 to 8 per round |
| Multipliers | 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 8x or 10x |
| Banker commission | 3% |
| Cap | Top prize capped at 500,000 |
Evolution, XXXtreme Lightning Baccarat game page; commission, Tie base and cap from the published game rules (hosted by Loto-Québec).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXXtreme Lightning Baccarat | 98.68% | $1 | $500 | 50% fee, up to 10x |
| Lightning Baccarat | 98.76% | $1 | $500 | 20% fee, 2x–8x cards |
| Live Baccarat | 98.94% | $1 | $100,000 | Standard rules |
| Speed Baccarat | 98.94% | $1 | $10,000 | About 27 seconds a round |
| Baccarat Squeeze | 98.94% | $5 | $10,000 | Dealer squeeze |
| Baccarat Controlled Squeeze | 98.94% | $5 | $10,000 | You squeeze |
| Salon Privé Baccarat | 98.94% | $50 | $250,000 | Private table |
| Baccarat Multiplay | 98.94% | $1 | $50,000 | Bet on every table at once |
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
Win close to half the time and pay about even money.
Pay 8:1 to 800:1 with a much higher edge.
Lands about one hand in ten and returns only 92.67%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXXtreme Lightning Baccarat | $1 | $500 |
Default minimum and maximum bet: the figures we list for the game. Check the limits shown at the table before you play.
Published Baccarat games on CasinoRank, best RTP first.
| Game | Software | RTP | House edge | Min. bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baccarat Controlled Squeeze | Evolution Gaming | 98.94% | 1.06% | 5 USD |
| Baccarat Dragon Bonus | Ezugi | 98.94% | 1.06% | Low |
| Baccarat Multiplay | Evolution Gaming | 98.94% | 1.06% | 1 USD |
| Fashion TV Jackpot Baccarat | Playtech | 98.94% | 1.06% | 1 USD |
| Fortune 6 Baccarat | Pragmatic Play | 98.94% | 1.06% | 0.2 USD |
| Live Baccarat | Playtech | 98.94% | 1.06% | 1 USD |
| Live Baccarat | VIVO Gaming | 98.94% | 1.06% | 0.5 USD |
| Live XXXtreme Lightning Baccarat | Evolution Gaming | 98.68% | 1.32% | 1 USD |
RTP and bets listed for each game.
Player: 98.68%; Banker: 98.53%; Tie: 92.67%; Player or Banker Pair: 90.45%, per the published game rules.
Player has the highest return. The Tie and the side bets cost several times more per bet.
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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.
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Live Baccarat
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