What is RTP?

The short answer is that RTP is an abbreviation of” Return to Player", as we would say in New Zealand. This means what percentage of a slot machine's earnings will be distributed in profit to the players, and what part will go as profit to the casino. If the game you choose has an RTP of, for example, 97%, this means that 97% of the income from the game is returned to you in the form of winnings, while the casino in turn receives 3% profit.

It is not possible to say what is a normal profit distribution as this can vary a lot. In Moderna slots it is not uncommon with an RTP of somewhere around 97 – 98 %. However, don't make the mistake of thinking that an RTP of 97% means that you will win 97% every time you play – that's not how the payout works. Since some players will win big money, it means that other players have to lose. In addition, the casino always earns 3% on all bets.

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Where to find information about RTP?

The vast majority of honest casinos have information about the game'S RTP somewhere near the game itself. In many cases, the games have an information button or a paytable Button and this is where you will find information about the RTP and what the different symbols on the reels are worth. Here you can sometimes also find information about the volatility of the game. The volatility of the game has an impact on how often and how much you win and therefore means a lot to your chances of winning, especially if it is used in combination with RTP.

If you cannot find information about RTP, there is still a rule of thumb to follow. If it is a slot based on a game, a movie or a music group, you can count on a lower RTP. This is because it is more expensive for the game manufacturer to create these slots – for example, they are forced to pay royalties to the tape or film. It also becomes more expensive in the license fee for the casino, which ultimately means that it is you, as a player, who have to pay in the form of a lower profit distribution.

Leverage RTP and volatility to your advantage

However, there are things you can do to improve your chances of winning, even when betting on machines (slots). However, do not listen to those who sell systems that ”guarantee” profit every time. It is not possible to guarantee winnings on slots because slot machines are always controlled by a random number generator. But there are still a few things you can do to increase your chances of winning. Start by sifting out all games based on books, movies, computer games or music groups – they often give far too low a return.

The next step is to look for a game with low volatility. A low volatility means that the risk of losing money is less and, in other words, you can play more games. More games means more chances to win. Next, look at the paytable, how big wins does the game bring? Progressive jackpot games rarely yield any big wins, as the money goes to the jackpot, so opt out of them as well. Finally, choose a game with as high an RTP as possible to increase your chances of winning. Then just play and keep your fingers crossed!