RTP is a long-run average, not a session promise: 96% RTP means a 4% house edge...

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RTP is a long-run average, not a session promise: 96% RTP means a 4% house edge over time. Volatility shapes how uneven results can be. In a short session, luck can swamp the maths—you may lose or win more than the average suggests.