RTP is a long-run average: 96% RTP means a 4% house edge, not a guaranteed loss...

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RTP is a long-run average: 96% RTP means a 4% house edge, not a guaranteed loss on every £1. Volatility describes how uneven results can be. Over a short session, wins or losses can differ sharply from the average, so don’t treat RTP as a forecast.