RTP is a long-run average return: 96% RTP means a 4% house edge over time, not...

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RTP is a long-run average return: 96% RTP means a 4% house edge over time, not a session forecast. Volatility shapes how bumpy results can be. Short-run variance means you can lose quickly or win briefly; outcomes may differ widely from the average.