RTP is a long-run average, not a session forecast: 96% RTP means a 4% house...

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RTP is a long-run average, not a session forecast: 96% RTP means a 4% house edge. Volatility describes how wins are spaced and sized. In a short session, results can swing sharply, so you may lose far more—or win more—than the average suggests.