RTP is a long-run payout average: 96% RTP means a 4% house edge over time, not...

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RTP is a long-run payout average: 96% RTP means a 4% house edge over time, not a promise for one session. Volatility describes how uneven results can be. Warning: short-run outcomes can swing sharply and differ widely from the average.