RTP describes the game’s long-run average return: 96% RTP means a 4% house...

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RTP describes the game’s long-run average return: 96% RTP means a 4% house edge. Volatility affects how uneven wins and losses may be. In a short session, results can differ sharply from the average, so don’t treat RTP as a promise.