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Return to Player (RTP)

Quick Definition

The theoretical percentage of all wagered money that a casino game will pay back to players over millions of spins or rounds.

In-Depth Explanation

Return to Player (RTP) is a statistical calculation mandated by gaming regulators. An RTP of 96.5% means that mathematically, for every $100 wagered over an infinite sample size, $96.50 is returned to players in winnings, and $3.50 is retained by the casino as house edge.

Note: RTP does not guarantee short-term returns on a single session.

Real-World Example in Practice

A slot game with a 96.0% RTP will theoretically pay back $96 for every $100 wagered across millions of spins.

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