RTP is a long-run average: 96% RTP means a 4% house edge, not a promise for one...

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RTP is a long-run average: 96% RTP means a 4% house edge, not a promise for one session. Volatility describes how uneven results can be. In the short run, you can lose quickly or win briefly; results may differ sharply from the average.