RTP to House Edge Converter: Translate Slot Returns Instantly
RTP and house edge are two ways of expressing the same number. RTP tells you what percentage of wagered money returns to players. House edge tells you what percentage the casino keeps. They always add up to 100%. A slot with 96% RTP has a 4% house edge. A slot with 87.25% RTP has a 12.75% house edge.
This converter lets you translate between the two instantly. Enter RTP to see the house edge, or enter the house edge to see the RTP. It is a simple tool, but it clarifies what the percentages actually mean for your money.
Equivalent Values
96.00% RTP = 4.00% House Edge
Expected Loss at 4.00% House Edge
| Amount Wagered | Expected Loss |
|---|---|
| £100.00 | £4.00 |
| £500.00 | £20.00 |
| £1,000.00 | £40.00 |
| £10,000.00 | £400.00 |
Category Benchmark Analysis
Mainstream Video Slots
96% standard · 96.5%+ very good · 97%+ excellent
Your 96.00% is at standard for this category
High-RTP Specialty Slots
97.5% standard · 98%+ very good · 99%+ excellent
Your 96.00% is below standard for this category
Megaways Slots
96% standard · 96.5%+ very good · 97%+ excellent
Your 96.00% is at standard for this category
Extreme Volatility Slots
96% standard · 96.5%+ very good · 97%+ rare
Your 96.00% is at standard for this category
Progressive Jackpot Slots
94% standard · 95%+ very good · 96%+ excellent
Your 96.00% is excellent for this category
Classic Three-Reel Slots
96.5% standard · 97.5%+ very good · 98%+ excellent
Your 96.00% is below standard for this category
Comparison to Industry References
| Reference | RTP | House Edge |
|---|---|---|
| UK Land-Based Pokies | 80–88% | 12–20% |
| Vegas Slot Machines | 88–92% | 8–12% |
| Typical Online Slots | 96% | 4% |
| High-RTP (Blood Suckers) | 98% | 2% |
| Theoretical Max (Mega Joker) | 99% | 1% |
| Your Value | 96.00% | 4.00% |
Common RTP Values and What They Mean
99% RTP (1% house edge)
Exceptional. Reserved for specialty slots like Mega Joker (Supermeter mode), Book of 99, Ugga Bugga. Usually excluded from bonus wagering at UK casinos.
98% RTP (2% house edge)
Very high. Blood Suckers benchmark. Uncommon outside specialty titles. Usually excluded from bonus wagering.
97% RTP (3% house edge)
High. White Rabbit Megaways, Starmania, Mighty Arthur. Often wagering-reduced at UK casinos.
96.5% RTP (3.5% house edge)
Very good for mainstream slots. Common among Pragmatic Play theoretical maximums. Often eligible for full-rate bonus wagering.
96% RTP (4% house edge)
Standard for mainstream modern slots. Industry default for most popular titles when running at theoretical maximum.
95% RTP (5% house edge)
Below standard for mainstream slots. Common at UK casinos running mid-tier variable configurations.
94% RTP (6% house edge)
Notably below standard for mainstream slots. Common at tier 4 UK casinos running reduced configurations.
92% RTP (8% house edge)
Significantly below standard. Concerning for mainstream video slots. Standard for some progressive jackpot base games.
90% RTP (10% house edge)
Poor. Rare at UKGC-licensed casinos except at deeply reduced tier deployments.
Why Both Values Matter
RTP framing is natural for describing what returns to players. "96% RTP" is an intuitive way of saying "most of what you wager comes back to you on average."
House edge framing is natural for describing the cost of play. "4% house edge" is an intuitive way of saying "4 pounds of every 100 wagered is expected to be lost."
The same mathematical reality, two different framings. For comparison decisions, house edge often produces clearer thinking because the percentage differences feel appropriately weighted. A 96% vs 94% RTP comparison feels like a 2% difference; the equivalent 4% vs 6% house edge feels like a 50% increase in cost — which is the more accurate framing of the practical impact.
UK 2026 Context
The April 2026 UK tax increase drove many UK casinos to reduce slot RTP configurations. A common change pattern is reducing Pragmatic Play titles from 96.5% to 95.5% — appearing as a 1 percentage point RTP reduction but actually a 28.6% increase in house edge (3.5% edge becomes 4.5% edge). Using house edge framing makes the practical impact of these reductions more visible than the RTP framing does.