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RTP (return to player) is the share of all money wagered on a slot that the game is designed to pay back over a very large number of spins. A 96% RTP game is designed to return $96 for every $100 wagered across all players over the long run; the other 4% is the house edge.
RTP describes the long run, not your session. Every RTP below 100% means the game keeps a share of the money wagered over time, so more spins mean a higher expected loss, not a better chance of coming out ahead. Results in any one session can be far above or below the RTP.
A 98% RTP game has a 2% house edge; a 94% game has a 6% edge. A higher RTP lowers the expected cost of play. It doesn't make a game "pay" or change the odds of any single spin.
Check the version you're playing. Some providers release the same game at more than one RTP setting, and the casino chooses which to offer. The figure that applies is the one shown in the game's own help or information screen at your casino.
| Game (provider) | Published RTP | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1429 Uncharted Seas (Thunderkick) | 98.6% | Thunderkick game page (lists 25 pay lines, low volatility) |
| Blood Suckers (NetEnt) | 98.00% | NetEnt game page |
| Jack Hammer 2: Fishy Business (NetEnt) | 97.07% | NetEnt game page |
| Blood Suckers 2 (NetEnt) | 96.94% | NetEnt game page |
| White Rabbit (Big Time Gaming) | 96.42% | Big Time Gaming game page |
| Koi Princess (NetEnt) | 96.23% | NetEnt game page |
Figures as published by each provider on Oct 15, 2026. Your casino's version may differ; check the in-game information screen. This isn't a recommendation to play any of these games.
Volatility describes how results are spread out: low-volatility games tend to pay smaller amounts more often, high-volatility games pay less often but in larger amounts. Two games with the same RTP can feel very different. Volatility doesn't change the house edge.
If you play with a bonus, the wagering requirement, game weighting and max-bet rule matter far more than small RTP differences. See bonus game weighting explained and wagering requirements explained.
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