RTP – Return to Player – is the theoretical percentage of total wagers that a game returns to players over the long term.
For example, a slot with 96% RTP is statistically designed to return $96 for every $100 wagered across millions of spins. The remaining 4% represents the house edge.
There are two levels of RTP to understand:
- Game RTP – The payout percentage of a specific slot or table game.
- Casino RTP – The overall average return across all games on a platform, influenced by game mix and player activity.
RTP reflects long-term mathematical expectation, not short-term outcomes. Individual sessions can vary significantly due to variance.
For a deeper breakdown of RTP, house edge, volatility, and how to use these metrics strategically, see our complete RTP guide.