RTP shows the long-run share a game is designed to return; a 96% RTP means a 4%...

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RTP shows the long-run share a game is designed to return; a 96% RTP means a 4% house edge, not a promise for one session. Volatility affects how results swing: higher volatility can mean bigger wins and longer dry spells