Game economics
RTP vs volatility: why two slots with the same RTP feel different
Two slot games can both be published with a theoretical RTP of 96% and still deliver very different sessions. RTP describes the average amount returned…
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RTP, house edge, hit frequency, jackpots and wagering turnover. Original examples that separate averages, distributions and product terms.
Game economics
House edge vs RTP: two percentages, different questions
House edge and RTP describe the same fact from opposite ends. When the stake, the payout basis and the rules are held fixed, RTP plus house…
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Progressive vs fixed jackpots: funding, triggers and prize limits
A fixed jackpot is a prize whose size is written into the game's rules and does not change between spins. A progressive jackpot is a prize…
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Slot hit frequency explained: a hit is not always a profit
A "hit" on a slot machine means any spin that returns a payout greater than zero. A "profit" means the player finished that spin with more…
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Casino wagering requirements: calculating the real turnover
The short answer is that the same headline offer can demand 2,000 or 4,000 units of wagering, and the difference comes down to one question: does…
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