This is an educational guide. RTP and house edge vary by game, operator and version, so check the game's information panel before you play. No game can be beaten in the long run — play for entertainment, not as a way to make money.
RTP vs House Edge: What's the Difference?
RTP and house edge are two ways of describing the same thing — the built-in maths of a casino game. Understanding both helps you choose games where your money lasts longer.
Two sides of one coin
RTP (return to player) is the percentage of all stakes a game pays back over the long run. House edge is the percentage the casino keeps. They always add to 100%, so a higher RTP always means a lower house edge. Same fact, stated two ways.
Which should you look at?
Either works — just compare consistently. A higher RTP (and so a lower house edge) means, over time, you keep more of your stake. The game's information panel shows the RTP of the version you play.
The caveat
Both are long-run averages over millions of rounds. Any single session can swing far above or below — that short-term variation is volatility, a separate thing. See what RTP means, what a good RTP is and slot volatility.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between RTP and house edge?
They're two sides of the same coin: RTP is the share a game pays back over the long run, and the house edge is the share it keeps.
Which should I look at?
Either — a higher RTP (lower house edge) means your money tends to last longer.
Do they guarantee results?
No — both are long-run averages; any session can differ widely.
Related guides: what RTP means, what a good RTP is and slot volatility.