Lightning Launch Bonus Bet

Introduction

Lightning Roulette is an innovative electronic version of the classic roulette game, featuring four distinct betting areas, each assigned a unique color, along with four balls, one designated for each section. Players place wagers on the expected landing spot of the ball relative to their respective color. While the majority of betting options and odds mirror those of traditional double-zero roulette, there's an added dimension with a Bonus Bet that provides payouts based on the results of all four balls.

Rules

1. This unique roulette variation operates on a double-zero wheel format.
2. Each of the four betting areas is represented by a specific color. During the game, four balls are activated, one corresponding to each designated station.
3. Players can place all the conventional roulette bets. The winning results depend on the ball's landing based on the color of the player's chosen betting station. For instance, if bets are made at the red station, the outcome is determined by the position of the red ball. It is assumed that the payout structure aligns with that of standard roulette, which readers are expected to be familiar with.
4. Additionally, players have the option to make a Bonus Bet on any of the 38 numbers, where the resolution of this bet hinges on how many of the four balls land on the selected number.
5. The payout structure for the Bonus Bet varies based on the number of balls that actually land on the player’s chosen number:
   • Four balls: 10,000 to 1.
   • Three balls: 1,000 to 1.
   • Two balls: 75 to 1.
   • One ball: 5 to 1.

Analysis

The table below provides my evaluation of the Bonus Bet, indicating a house edge of 13.89% in the bottom right cell.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Darkoz for introducing me to this game and for sharing the image above.

External Links

Discussion in my forum at Wizard of Vegas.

Written by: Michael Shackleford