RTP
What is RTP?
RTP (Return To Player) is the theoretical percentage of all wagered money a slot machine pays back to players over the very long run. An RTP of 96% means the machine returns on average 96 dollars for every 100 dollars wagered, leaving a 4% house edge. It is a long-term statistical average, never a guarantee for any single session.
How to read RTP
RTP is computed over millions of spins. Across a short session the actual result can sit far from this percentage. That short-term spread is described by volatility.
Theoretical vs actual RTP
The displayed RTP is theoretical. Some casinos run versions of the same game at different RTPs, so always check the value shown on the game itself.