Return to Player (RTP) represents the theoretical percentage of all wagered stakes a video slot pays back to players over extended sessions. For example, a slot machine programmed with a 96.5% RTP returns an average of £96.50 for every £100 wagered across millions of spins.
High vs Low Volatility
While RTP gives the expected long-term payout, volatility determines the payout profile: high variance slots pay out less frequently but offer larger peak multipliers, while low variance machines produce smaller, steady payouts.