RTP is a long-run average; house edge is the casino’s expected share of wagers:...

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RTP is a long-run average; house edge is the casino’s expected share of wagers: 96% RTP means a 4% house edge. Volatility measures how uneven results can be. Over a short session, wins or losses may differ sharply from the average.