RTP and Volatility Explained

Let’s look at RTP and volatility, using two slots.

RTP means return to player. A slot with ninety-six percent RTP pays back ninety-six pounds for every hundred pounds staked, on average, over millions of spins.

The other four percent is the house edge, which is the average cost of playing.

But remember, that’s a long-term average. In one session, anything can happen. Here are five players, each making a hundred spins on the same slot. One finishes up. And the rest finish down, by different amounts.

Volatility is how that RTP gets paid out. Here are two slots, both at ninety-six percent. On the left is low volatility, with lots of small wins and a balance that moves slowly.

And on the right is high volatility. You get long runs with nothing, and then the odd big win. Same RTP, but a very different ride.

You’ll find the RTP in the game’s info or help screen. Some slots come in more than one version, so check the figure at the casino you’re actually playing at.

So, three simple tips. Check the RTP before you play, pick low volatility if you want your budget to last, and remember that RTP can’t predict a single session. You can try it all yourself in our free RTP and volatility simulator.

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