RTP is a long-run average; the house edge is the casino’s expected share. A...

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RTP is a long-run average; the house edge is the casino’s expected share. A game with 96% RTP has a 4% house edge. Volatility affects how uneven results can be. In a short session, you can win or lose far more—or less—than the average suggests.