Highest RTP slots
Slots ranked by the default return to player published by the provider. Many slots ship in several RTP versions, so the casino version can be lower.
Short answer
No slots in our database match this list yet.
This list ranks slots by the default return to player that the provider publishes, highest first. Many slots are released in several RTP versions, and the figure shown is the provider’s headline figure, so the version at your casino can be lower.
Use the ranking to shortlist games, then check two things before you play: the volatility, which decides how far a session can swing away from the average, and the RTP in the game’s help screen at your casino. Only that second figure tells you what you are actually playing.
New to the terms? Read what RTP and volatility mean, or estimate the cost of a session with the RTP calculator.
What “highest RTP slots” really means
The highest RTP slots are the games whose maths model returns the largest share of all stakes over a very large number of spins. RTP describes the long run across all players; it does not predict what you will win in one session.
A slot with 96% RTP keeps 4% of everything staked on it over time, which is its house edge. Over a few hundred spins, luck dominates and your result can be far above or below that. The higher the RTP, the lower the expected cost, which is why it is the first figure worth comparing. The figure comes from the provider’s certified maths model, not from observed results at any casino.
How much difference RTP makes
The expected cost of slot play equals the total amount staked multiplied by (100% minus RTP). Small differences in RTP add up quickly, because slot sessions involve many spins and the total staked grows fast.
Hacksaw Gaming publishes four RTP versions for its slot Wanted Dead or a Wild. The table shows the expected cost of each version if you stake a total of 1,000 in any currency, for example 1,000 spins at 1 each:
| RTP version | Expected return | Expected cost |
|---|---|---|
| 96.38% | 963.80 | 36.20 |
| 94.55% | 945.50 | 54.50 |
| 92.33% | 923.30 | 76.70 |
| 88.42% | 884.20 | 115.80 |
The game, graphics and features are the same in every version; only the long-term cost changes, and the lowest version costs more than three times as much as the highest. Our RTP and house edge calculator runs the same sum for your own stake and number of spins.
RTP versions: why the help screen matters
Many providers supply a slot in several RTP versions and the casino chooses which one to run, so the same game can pay back differently at two casinos. The help or paytable screen inside the game shows the version you are playing.
In Great Britain, the Gambling Commission’s technical standards require information about the chance of winning, such as the RTP or house edge, to be easily available before you play each game. Look for “RTP”, “theoretical return” or “expected payback” in the game rules. If you cannot find any figure, that is a reason to choose another game or another casino. Our casino reviews record whether a casino shows RTP information in its games.
RTP and volatility together
RTP tells you the average cost; volatility tells you how unevenly that average is reached. Two slots with the same RTP can produce very different sessions.
A high RTP slot with high volatility can still empty a small budget quickly, because much of its return is concentrated in rare, large wins. If you want a high RTP and a steadier ride, combine this list with the provider’s volatility rating, or compare it with our high volatility slots to see which games sit at both extremes.
High RTP slots and bonus wagering
Bonus terms often limit which games count towards wagering, and at what rate. A slot’s RTP only helps you clear a bonus if the slot is allowed and counts in full.
Check the game weighting and the list of excluded games in the bonus terms before you pick a slot for wagering. The wagering calculator shows how much you need to stake to clear a bonus and what that costs at a given RTP.
How to use this list
- Shortlist games with the highest provider RTP.
- Check each game’s volatility and maximum win against your budget.
- Open the game at your casino and confirm the RTP in the help screen.
- Set a stake and a session budget before you start.
Even the highest RTP slot is built to return less than you stake over time, so treat play as paid entertainment and stop when your budget is used up. Our responsible gambling page explains the limits you can set.
Frequently asked questions
Which slot has the highest RTP?
The list above ranks the slots in our database by the highest RTP their providers publish. Bear in mind that the top figure is often one of several versions, and the casino chooses which version to run. The slot with the highest RTP for you is the one whose help screen at your casino shows the highest figure.
Does a higher RTP mean I will win more?
Not in a single session. A higher RTP lowers the expected cost over a very large number of spins, but short sessions are dominated by volatility and luck. Over time, a higher RTP means you lose less on average for the same amount staked. No slot returns more than you stake in the long run.
How do I check a slot’s RTP at a casino?
Open the game, then the information, help or paytable screen, usually marked with an “i” or a menu icon. Look for “RTP” or “theoretical return”. In regulated markets such as Great Britain, this information must be easy to find before you play. Compare it with the provider’s figure to see which version the casino runs.
Can a casino change the RTP of a slot?
A casino cannot edit a slot’s maths, but it can choose between the RTP versions a provider offers. That is why the same game can return 96% at one casino and noticeably less at another. In markets such as Great Britain the casino must show the figure that applies, so the help screen is the place to check.
Sources: Hacksaw Gaming: Wanted Dead or a Wild, Gambling Commission: RTS 3