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Why can the same slot have a different RTP?
Studios can release a game with more than one RTP setting, and a casino or state may use a different one. Wizard of Odds says the RTP on a single title can differ by jurisdiction. So a list of high-RTP slots from another country may not match what you see in a US casino.
Where do you find a slot's RTP?
In the game's help or information screen. Some casino lobbies let you filter or sort games by RTP or volatility, according to Wizard of Odds. If no figure is shown, assume nothing about it.
How does a high-RTP slot compare with other games?
Even a high-RTP slot usually costs more than the best table game bets. These RTPs come from our games pages and Wizard of Odds:
| Game | RTP |
|---|---|
| Video poker, full-pay Jacks or Better, best play | 99.54% |
| Baccarat, banker bet | 98.94% |
| Dead or Alive slot | 96.82% |
| Roulette, double zero | 94.74% |
| Slots in general | About 85% to 98% |
Slots in general is 100% less the 2% to 15% house edge given by Wizard of Odds.
What does a 1% difference in RTP cost?
On $1,000 of total bets, a 97% slot costs $30 on average and a 96% slot costs $40. Because winnings get bet again, total bets can be far higher than your deposit. Try your own numbers in the RTP calculator.
Is there a legal minimum RTP?
In Michigan, house-banked games must return at least 80% unless the board authorizes otherwise. New Jersey's general internet gaming rule that we read sets no minimum. So the law sets a floor at most, and a game can sit well above it.
What are the rules in your state?
Each state sets its own online casino rules. Pick a state to see its status, its regulator and the date we last checked it.
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Sources
Checked November 5, 2026. Regulator rules were read through the sources listed, and they can change. How we research.
- Wizard of Odds: slots
- Wizard of Odds: house edge of casino games compared
- Wizard of Odds: Jacks or Better pay tables
- Wizard of Odds: baccarat basics
- Mich. Admin. Code R. 432.633b: game approval standards (Cornell LII)
- N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.2: general requirements for internet gaming (Cornell LII)
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