RTP is a long-run average, not a session promise: at 96% RTP, the house edge is...

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RTP is a long-run average, not a session promise: at 96% RTP, the house edge is 4%, or about £4 per £100 wagered over time. Volatility shapes how wins and losses arrive. In a short session, results can swing sharply either way.