RTP estimates long-run returns; the house edge is the casino’s expected share....
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RTP estimates long-run returns; the house edge is the casino’s expected share. At 96% RTP, it is 4%. Volatility shapes how wins and losses arrive. In a short session, results can swing far from the average; RTP won’t predict your outcome.