Ready to be struck by lightning and get a chance to multiply your winnings up to 25 times your bet here at Red18? Well, you are in for a treat because Lightning Blackjack by Evolution Gaming gives you a bit of a twist in the classic live casino game of 21.

Game Overview

Packed with the same multiplier functionality that made Lightning Roulette famous, the game was developed by and was released in 2021 by Evolution Gaming as a new take on the classic variant, Lightning Blackjack. Kudos to Evolution for a brilliant job of implementing the multipliers and, at the same time, preserving the traditional rules of Blackjack.

How To Play Lightning Blackjack

If you’re already familiar with 21, you can quickly pick up how Lightning Blackjack works, wherein your goal is to beat the dealer by having a hand value as close to 21 as possible without going over. This fast-paced live casino game is played essentially similar to the standard Blackjack both in terms of dealing and drawing the cards.

Like in normal Blackjack, there are options such as hit, stand, double down, and splitting of cards in the game. But do not forget that these additional bets do not count towards the multiplier function; instead, you can participate in the Lightning Fee for an extra bet. This fee entitles you to multiplier bonuses that you can claim after each hand you have won.

In contrast to the standard version of Blackjack, in Lightning Blackjack, an unlimited number of participants can join the same deal, and everyone has the same cards and makes his or her moves.

Winning Strategies For Lightning Blackjack

Lightning Blackjack works exactly the same classic Blackjack but only with exciting new features. As the main concept of the game is the same, you can use the basic blackjack strategies, but the only restriction of this strategy is that you can’t double after a split hand has been made.

When using the multiplier system while playing Lightning Blackjack in Red18 Online Casino, it is wise to divide the total bankroll into equal units. Then, always use the same unit for your bets. This way, you’ll avoid any surprises when it comes to multiplier payouts.

For Hard Hands (Ace Counted As 1 Or No Ace)

• Hard 17 and above (High Totals) – Always stand.
• Hard 12 to Hard 16 (Moderate Totals) – You should hit if the dealer shows 7 or higher. If the dealer’s upcard is between 2 to 6, then you should stand.
• Hard 9 to Hard 11 (Mid Totals) – You should double down if the dealer has a small card (2-6); otherwise, you should hit.
• Hard 5 to Hard 8 (Low Totals)- Regardless of the dealer’s upcard, you should always hit.

For Soft Hands (Ace counted As 11)

• Soft 19 and above (High Totals) – Always stand.
• Soft 16 to Soft 18 (Mid Totals) – You should double down against the dealer’s low card (2-6); or, you should hit if the dealer shows 7 or higher.
• Soft 13 to Soft 15 (Low Totals) – You should always hit.

For Pairs (2 Cards Of The Same Rank)

• Aces – Split all the time.
• 10s – Never split, you should stand instead.
• 9s – You should opt to split in most situations, but if the dealer shows a 7, 10, or Ace, then you should stand.
• Mid Pairs (7s, 8s) – Split every time.
• 6s – You should stand against low dealer cards except a 2; otherwise, hit in other cases.
• 5s – You should double your bet when the dealer shows 2-6; otherwise, you should hit for any other cards.
• Low Pairs (2s, 3s, 4s) – It is best to split when the dealer has a low card (2-6); otherwise, choose to hit in all other situations.

Take Advantage Of The Win Streaks

One of the best strategies that you can use when playing Lightning Blackjack at Red18 Online Casino Singapore is to ride on a winning streak. Since you are paying a fee equivalent to your bet for each round, when a tie happens it means you lose. Even with multipliers of 2x or 3x, the best you can hope for is to break even.

However, the real benefit is your chance to make a huge profit when you experience a winning streak. In Lightning Blackjack, you can win a great deal of bets during a hot streak, compared to the classic Blackjack games.

Play Live Lightning Blackjack Games At Red18 Live Casino

Lightning Blackjack is one of the casino games offered at Red18 Online Casino Singapore; however, this is not the only variation of Blackjack here. Regardless of whether you like to play card games, popular table games, or games with a live dealer, we offer everything at Red18 Live Casino. Make sure to check out some of our most popular live dealer games and don’t forget to check for any current promotions or bonuses for the highest payouts.

FAQs:

What Are The Multipliers In Lightning Blackjack?

It ranges from 2x to 25x and these multipliers are randomly assigned to cards at the start of each round.

How Do I Qualify For The Multipliers?

You must pay a Lightning Fee equal to your initial bet to qualify.

What Is The RTP Of Lightning Blackjack?

The published RTP for the first hand only is 99.56%, however, the actual RTP is lower when including multiplier hands.