Variance vs RTP: what is the difference
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Why two slots with the same RTP can play completely differently.
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Why two slots with the same RTP can play completely differently.
RTP tells you how much a slot returns on average over time, while variance (volatility) tells you how spread out the results are around that average. A slot with 96% RTP and low variance pays often and small; with the same RTP but high variance, rarely and large. For a short session it is variance that shapes your experience, while RTP only shows over thousands of spins. Pick the combination that fits your bankroll and risk tolerance.
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Why two slots with the same RTP can play completely differently.
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