Experienced casino players will always ask about house edge before playing a game. It doesn’t matter if it’s online or in a fancy casino resort: they will want to know the odds of the game. It’s for that reason, for example, those knowledgeable players will never play American roulette when European variations are available – the latter has better odds due to the former having an extra (double-zero) pocket on the wheel.
But in the online sector, the house edge is measured in a different way for software-based games. They call this measurement RTP (return to player). It’s displayed as a percentage, so players can understand how much is paid back over time. For example, European roulette usually has an RTP of 97.3%, meaning the game will pay back $97.30 for every $100 bet over a long period of time. This 97.3% reflects the real-world probability of European roulette (the house-edge in the ‘real’ world is 2.7%).
Nonetheless, some players tend to take the idea of RTP with a pinch of salt. Why? Because it is worked out over millions of plays, and thus it doesn’t always reflect what will happen in a particular gaming session. But on the other hand, games with a higher RTP will pay back more eventually. So, you can appreciate why players sometimes swap tips for the best RTP games on casino forums.
Below we are going to list ten slots known for having a high RTP. These online casino games are popular for a variety of reasons, but some players choose these specific games due to the RTP factor:
1. Blood Suckers – NetEnt 98% RTP
Perhaps the most famous high-RTP slot, Blood Suckers is considered one of the most popular NetEnt games. To be frank, it’s not much to look at in terms of graphics (slots have come a long way since this was released), but it’s a veritable classic, and players love it.
2. White Rabbit Megaways – Big Time Gaming 97.77% RTP
A game loosely based on Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, White Rabbit Megaways is just as madcap as the literary masterpiece. This is a beautifully designed game that looks and plays like few others on the market. The highlight is the bonus round, which features expanding reels.
3. Zeus Lightning Power Reels – Red Tiger 97.73% RTP
Just like White Rabbit, this is a high octane slot with big potential, although players should beware that it’s highly volatile. The Greek myth theme is very common among slots, but this is one of the best examples.
4. Golden Tour – Playtech 97.71% RTP
This game is much, much less sophisticated than the others on this list, featuring just 5 paylines across 5 reels. However, it is a fun entry-level slot, particularly appealing for those who get a bit perplexed by the more complex games. A good game for fans of golf, too.
5. Reel Gems – Microgaming 97.49% RTP
Gem-themed games are all the rage these days, and Microgaming, which is widely credited with creating the first online casino games in the 1990s, has a real gem of a game here. There’s a lot to like with this one, including 243 ways to win in each spin.
6. Big Bad Wolf – Quickspin 97.34% RTP
A game based on the nursery rhyme, but one that is incredibly creative in using the story of the three little pigs and the wolf to build a fun slot. Big Bad Wolf has been around for a few years now, yet it remains super popular. There’s also a Megaways version of this slot.
7. Scudamore’s Super Stakes – NetEnt 96.99% RTP
Like his fellow jockey Frankie Dettori, Peter Scudamore has a slot game based on his exploits in the saddle. As you might imagine, horse racing features very heavily here. The highlight is a bonus game where you can win a huge amount should you pick the right runner.
8. Guns N’ Roses – NetEnt 96.98% RTP
Yes, Guns N’ Rose, once the most dangerous band in the world, have an official slot game, and it rocks – literally. The game is based on the early music of GNR, particularly the classic album Appetite for Destruction. The band’s songs accompany some decent gameplay from slots-specialists NetEnt.
9. Immortal Romance – Microgaming 96.86% RTP
If you like the Twilight movies, you’ll probably love this game from Microgaming as it’s loosely based on the moody teen vampires from the books and films. If you don’t like Twilight, then don’t worry – this is still one of the best and most popular slots around. Most impressively, it evolves over time as you unlock new features.
10. Thunderstruck II – Microgaming 96.65% RTP
Thunderstruck II is basically a clone of Immortal Romance, except it is based on the kind of Norse mythology you see in Marvel’s Thor films. Odin, Loki and Valkyrie are also in there, and it has the same sense of getting better over time as Immortal Romance as you unlock those special features. One of the best games Microgaming has ever made.