When it comes to the world of slots, whether you’re playing online or in a land-based casino, there is a vast array of different jargon terms and slang that come along with this area of casino games. And one such term we’re going to be looking at in a lot more detail today. And that is called the RTP. It is in fact a very important term, and one that you should know all about and what the importance of it is. It should assist you in making a decision as to which slot to choose to play on, along with other facts, which of course will help you make an informed decision. And if you want to know about other terms that will help you make a better decision on what to and how to play online casino games, head over to The Citizen (https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/sports-betting-and-casino-games-are-closer-than-you-think/) e-paper.
RTP explained
And so what is RTP? Well, as you may have assumed, it is an abbreviation and is short for Return To Player, more commonly referred to as the Return To Player Percentage. As it is measured across the industry as a percentage. And it’s used to measure and assess the rewards that a player will get from a particular online slot game or indeed an in-person slot machine. Essentially, it represents the likelihood of you winning at a specific online slot game. And this is why we said it’s very important that you know what this is prior to playing online. As the lower a percentage is of an RTP of a slot, of course the least likely you are to win.
How it works
What’s important to note is how RTP works. For example, if it is 97% on a slot, it means that for every £1, it will return 97p. Giving the edge of 3% towards the house. But this isn’t to say that if you go and play £100 on a particular online slot, that you will get £97 back. Instead, it’s over a longer period of time that this is calculated. It’s entirely a concept of theory and should be used to give you an insight into how much you can expect to win. On average, online and in-person slots will usually range between 94 and 97% as an industry average, so you should always want to opt for one with a higher percentage.
You make the final decision.
Of course, there are other things that you may want to consider before playing a game, and you may in fact not allow the RTP to influence your decision at all. But that is not for us to dictate, but it is just there to help you make a more informed decision when playing online. We also recommend reading reviews online to see what other players thought of their experience on a certain slot. There are review websites that have feedback from players all over the world, so you’re not just taking one person’s opinion, but instead you are getting a good, clear overall picture of the state of affairs.
Know what the volatility is
Another term that you want to look out for is called volatility. What this means is that if a slot machine is volatile, it means that it may not pay out all that often, but when it does, it will be higher. Essentially, it is a lot less predictable. Whereas if you play on an online slot that is less volatile, it will come out more often but not as much to the player. And so in an ideal world, if you’re wanting to boost your chances of winning, then you’re going to be best going for a slot that has a high RTP and low volatility if you want to play it safe. Although if you want to be in with a chance of a big win, you will aim for a high RTP and also high volatility. Other things you may want to consider include:
- Customer support options
- Payment methods
- Withdrawal times
- How many games to choose from
- Bonuses and promotions
In Summary
As we have mentioned a few times already, this guide wasn’t to dictate to you that you should always avoid slot games that have a low RTP. Instead, it was more to give you an overall guide of things that we recommend you should be considering when you’re trying to decide what online slots to play in order to boost your chances of winning.
