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The slot terms, defined with data

Plain definitions of the words our studies use, each illustrated with a real figure from our own simulations. No jargon, no hype.

What is RTP?
the long-run return, and why your session looks nothing like it
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What is slot volatility?
how a slot delivers its RTP, steady drips or rare lurches
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What is a bust rate?
our metric: how often a session loses the whole bankroll
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How often does a slot bonus hit?
the trigger rate is an average, and the mean payout misleads
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Are slots rigged?
random and negative-expectation, what feels like rigging is variance
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What are RTP versions, and why does the same slot pay differently?
the casino picks the version; most run below the top one
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