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Return to player (RTP)

The theoretical share of total stakes returned as prizes by a specified game model over extended play.

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A measured return over a selected sample is a different value. Neither promises the return of a particular session. Configuration and mode matter when identifying a percentage.

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RTP is a long-run statistic, not a session forecast →

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