RTP is a long-run payback estimate: 96% RTP means a 4% house edge. The edge...

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RTP is a long-run payback estimate: 96% RTP means a 4% house edge. The edge favors the casino over time; volatility affects how sharply results swing. In a short session, luck can swamp the maths, so losses may exceed the average—or wins may come early.