10 Jun, 2023News
Regulatory changes in the gambling industry: what players should know
Approximately 9 out of 10 online casinos lower the return-to-player (RTP) percentage in their games, meaning the chances of winning there are significantly reduced.
Online gambling keeps changing fast: new formats, new providers and new rules appear every month. In this article we look at what the change means for players and how to keep your odds as high as possible using real RTP data collected by the RTPCheck community.
Chief Content Editor1What is happening
Casinos and game studios are constantly looking for new ways to attract players. Most of these innovations are great for entertainment, but they also make it harder to see how much a game actually pays back over time.
Many providers ship the same slot in several RTP versions, and the casino decides which one to run. The difference between 96% and 88% is invisible in the game itself, but it adds up quickly over thousands of spins.
2Why it matters for players
RTP (Return to Player) is the share of all wagered money that a game returns to players in the long run. A higher RTP means a lower house edge and more playtime for the same bankroll.
When a casino silently picks a reduced RTP version, you pay for it with every bet. That is why we recommend checking the RTP at your casino before you start playing.
3How to check the RTP with RTPCheck
Search for your casino or slot on RTPCheck and compare the RTP values reported by other players with the maximum value published by the provider. Green means the casino runs the best version, orange means a reduced RTP and red means you should look for another casino.
Played a slot recently? Add your own RTP check — every report makes the database more accurate for the whole community.
James leads the RTPCheck editorial team. He has spent over ten years reviewing online casinos and slot providers, and makes sure every article is backed by real RTP data collected by our community.
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Zefir
Can I get freespins after registration without wagering or is it a one-time promotion for all casinos?
Michael Carter
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