RTP is a metric frequently found in the descriptions of online slots. However, for someone new to the subject, a figure like 96% or 97% doesn't mean much on its own. How should this figure be interpreted, and can it be used to compare different games? For instance, does an RTP of 96% mean that a player is guaranteed to get back 96 units for every 100 wagered? Or is that not the case at all? Let’s break it down without getting bogged down in complex mathematical explanations.