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Advanced Terminology for Online Slot Players

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Published
05/31/2022

Advanced terminology for online slot players

The world of slots is full of interesting terminology and culture, but after playing at www.megareel.com/promotions for a while you will start to feel like you’ve heard it all! We know how you feel – you know about reels, multipliers and all that other basic stuff.

So, we thought we would compile a list of advanced terminology for online slot players. Perhaps you’ve heard of them, perhaps not – read on to find out! We’re going to be taking a look at:

-          RTP%

-          PRNGs

-          Volatility

 

PRNGs

You’ve probably already heard of the terminology ‘RNG’. It stands for Random Number Generator and is a computer component that handles the probability of a slot machine without having to roll dice! However, did you know that the correct term is actually PRNG – this stands for Pseudo Random Number Generator, with pseudo meaning ‘fake’ or ‘illusion’. The reason for this is when it comes to computers, there is no such thing as true randomness. Ultimately the RNG could be ‘seeded’ to recreate the exact string of random number generations, meaning the randomness is simply an illusion. Interesting!

 

RTP – Return to Player

If you’re an experienced online slot player and you’re not already researching RTP percentages, you need to change that ASAP. RTP% stands for Return to Player and represents an average percentage of your wagered cash that will be returned. Obviously, this is just an average as PRNGs depend on probability so the result cannot be the same every time, but generally the higher the RTP is the lower the risk of losing cash is! You will generally find that standard online slot machines have an average RTP% of around 97%, but this is because they’re low-volatility slots. Don’t know what that means? Well the next paragraph will reveal all!

 

Volatility and Variance

One of the main ways to assess the amount of risk involved in the slot game is to find out if it is high or low volatility. A highly volatile online slot would mean that the game has many reels and combinations that will offer plenty of ways to win but very low odds of winning! This will also result in the potential jackpot being enormous, something that is very commonly found in progressive slots. Low volatility slots are a better option if you’re looking for something less risky, and these will generally exist as three-reel slots with a relatively small amount of paylines and bonus features. Which one is better? That all depends on how much risk you want to take and how much cash you’re aiming to win!

 

Conclusion

Overall, if you’ve been a slot fan for a while but you haven’t heard of PRNGs, RTP and volatility, we hope that we’ve cleared some things up for you. They’re really important terms and it’s essential to research them when choosing a new online slot game to play. Always keep this list handy and remember it next time you think you’ve found the next big slot!

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