Volatility
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Volatility (variance) — how often and how large a slot pays out. Low: frequent small wins. High: rare big wins. Medium: balanced. Combined with RTP, defines the slot character.
Also known as
variance
dispersion
risk level
Hit frequency — % of slot spins that produce a win (any size). 25%…
Scatter — a symbol that pays out regardless of position on reels. Usually 3…
Reel — a vertical strip of symbols that spins each round. Standard slot has…
Wild — a symbol that substitutes for others to form winning combinations (except Scatter).…
Megaways — Big Time Gaming mechanic where each reel can show 2 to 7…
Cluster Pays — payout system where wins are formed by 5+ matching symbols touching…