What Is RTP in Roulette?

RTP is an acronym for ‘Return to Player’. It’s a number that expresses how much of the money that’s put into a slot is paid back to the player over time – so it’s basically a measure of how generous a game is.

The higher the RTP, the more you can expect to get back from each spin.

There are all sorts of different factors that go into calculating RTP, and we won’t bore you with the details here. But if you want to know more, our dedicated article on the subject goes into all the nitty-gritty.

For now, all you need to know is that RTP is a vital stat when choosing which online slots to play.

So, what is RTP in roulette? Well, it depends on what kind of roulette you’re playing. If you’re playing European roulette, which has a wheel with 37 pockets (0-36), the house edge is 2.7%.

That means the RTP for European roulette is 97.3%.

If you’re playing American roulette, which has a wheel with 38 pockets (0-36 plus a 0 and 00), the house edge goes up to 5.26%.

That means the RTP for American roulette falls to 94.74%.

So, as you can see, RTP makes a big difference to your chances of winning in roulette. If you want the best chance of winning, stick to European roulette.

But if you want the thrill of playing with that extra 0 and 00, American roulette might be more your thing – even though your odds aren’t quite as good.