RTP is a long-run average; house edge is the casino’s expected share: 96% RTP =...

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RTP is a long-run average; house edge is the casino’s expected share: 96% RTP = 4% house edge. Volatility describes how uneven results can be. In a short session, wins or losses can differ sharply from the average—RTP is no guarantee.