The majority of multiplier roulette games are based on European roulette with a single zero, but the multipliers change the pace of the game. Multiplier versions are usually all about straight-up bets or inside bets, where multipliers can hit. This means that other popular bets or strategies are very rarely used here.
Depending on the game, you will usually see 2 to 10 “lucky numbers” that are randomly selected for each round, but the odds for hitting one of them are usually low.
Below, we have prepared a table of your chances of hitting a Lightning Number in Lightning Roulette if you play with just one straight-up bet each round:
| Number of Lucky Numbers | Chance your bet is on a Lucky Number | Chance you win with that Lucky Number |
|---|
| 2 | 5.41% | 0.146% |
| 3 | 8.11% | 0.219% |
| 4 | 10.81% | 0.292% |
| 5 | 13.51% | 0.365% |
As you can see, the chances are very slim. To calculate this, we combine two separate odds:
- The chance that one of the lucky numbers will match our bet.
- The chance that our chosen number will win the spin.
This is what the formula would look like (for Lightning Roulette):
- Number of Lucky Numbers refers to how many numbers can be randomly chosen as "lucky" in a game round. This typically ranges from 2 to 10, depending on the specific game rules.
- Total Numbers indicates the total count of numbers on the roulette wheel. Most multiplier roulette variants use the European format, which includes 37 numbers.
- Lucky Number Drop Probability represents the chance that the winning number on the wheel is your chosen number. Since only one number is selected per spin, this probability is always 1 for the outcome itself.
So, if there were 4 Lightning Numbers selected in a round, this is our chance of winning with a multiplier:
Based on these calculations, we can conclude that while the rewards can be huge, the chances of landing a winning multiplier with just one bet are very slim. Many players place multiple straight-up bets to increase their chances, but this increases the volatility and risk of the game and requires a bigger budget. This also means that in these games, you’re more likely to stick to straight-up bets and avoid other bet types.
A Word of Caution on Multipliers
It’s important to point out that game providers often use multipliers as a way to attract players. These features are meant to shift your attention to straight-up bets, which inherently carry higher risks, which means you’ll need a bigger bankroll to keep playing.
The maths behind the multipliers isn’t always clear either. The biggest wins are extremely rare, and the RTP on multipliers is much lower than in standard roulette. Another problem is that it’s often misrepresented.
For example, in Lightning Roulette, the theoretical (and advertised) RTP for straight-up bets is 97.10%, but that’s when you include the multipliers. In reality, with the straight-up bet payout cut down to 29:1, the real RTP is closer to 81.09%. In other words, you will be losing money faster.
So, while multipliers promote incredible jackpot wins and make the game look flashier, the basic odds are still the same, and the house always has the edge.
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12.03.2026
