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 wins and losses feel. In a short session, results can swing sharply either way; a run tells you little about what comes next.