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What Is RTP in Slots and Casino Games?
By the Betmode Team ·
RTP, or return to player, is the share of all money wagered on a game that it pays back to players over the long run. A game with a 96% RTP pays back $96 of every $100 wagered on average and keeps $4, which is its house edge. RTP describes millions of bets, not one session.
How do RTP and house edge relate?
They are two views of the same number:
house edge = 100% − RTP
A 97% RTP game has a 3% house edge. The higher the RTP, the less a game costs to play per dollar wagered.
What does RTP mean for a single session?
Very little. RTP is an average over a very large number of bets. In a short session results swing widely around it, and how widely depends on the game's volatility. A high-volatility slot pays rarely and in large amounts; a low-volatility game pays often and in small amounts. Two games with the same RTP can feel completely different.
RTP is the right number for comparing what games cost over time. It is not a forecast of what happens next.
What is the RTP of Betmode Originals?
| Game | RTP | House edge |
|---|---|---|
| Blackjack | 99.4% | 0.6% |
| Baccarat | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| Video Poker | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| Keno | 97.1% | 2.9% |
| Crash, Limbo, Dice, Mines, Coinflip, HiLo, Dragon's Tower, Cross the Road | 97.0% | 3.0% |
Source: RTP for Originals Games. The games are under Betmode Originals.
Where do I find the RTP of a slot?
Every game card on Betmode shows an RTP. For slots and live games from outside studios, the figure comes from the studio. Some studios release the same slot in several RTP versions, so the figure in the game's own information or help screen is the one that applies to the version you are playing.
Does a higher RTP earn less rakeback?
Yes. Rakeback is a share of the house edge, so a 99% RTP game returns less rakeback per dollar wagered than a 96% RTP game. The higher-RTP game is still cheaper to play. See How Casino Rakeback Works.
FAQ
What is a good RTP for a slot?
Most online slots sit between about 94% and 97%. Table games such as blackjack and baccarat are usually higher, often above 98%.
Does RTP change while I play?
No. RTP is set by the game's maths and does not adjust to a player's wins or losses.
Is RTP the same as win rate?
No. Win rate is how often a bet pays anything. RTP is how much is paid back overall. A game can win often and still have a lower RTP than one that wins rarely.
Does a 97% RTP mean I keep $97 of every $100?
Only on average over a very large number of bets. In one session the result can be far above or below that.
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