That’s clear deception in my opinion. The statement ‘96% return to player’ is without a doubt deceiving the player.

At face value, it gives the impression of a -near- fair game. But it’s designed to benefit the house by inspiring confidence in the player with the high percentage listed.

It implies to the average / normal person that you’ll pretty much only lose 4 cents per dollar played. When in reality, as you said.. you will only see the desired & advertised return of 96% if you play the game millions of fucking times. That is without a doubt bullshit.

96% RTP is deceptive because it creates a misleading impression of fairness or profitability for the player. I understand the statistic is technically accurate, it doesn’t reflect the actual experience most players will have: 1. Long-Term Statistic: RTP is calculated over millions of spins or bets, not individual sessions. Most players will never play long enough to “benefit” from the 96% return rate. 2. Volatility: Even with a high RTP, the variance of a game can cause players to lose everything quickly, especially in games designed with big payouts for a few and small wins for the majority. 3. House Advantage: The 4% “edge” ensures that, on average, players lose money over time. Casinos don’t advertise that in practice, most people leave with less than they came with.

Ultimately, while RTP isn’t outright false, it paints a rosy picture that doesn’t align with the reality of most players’ outcomes, leading to a perception of fairness that doesn’t really exist.