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Mechanics
All investigations and analysis related to Mechanics.
explainer•September 22, 2026
How Gambling RNGs Work: Random Number Generators Explained
How gambling random number generators work, how RNG games are tested in Great Britain and why losing streaks do not make a win more likely.
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explainer•September 20, 2026
Volatility and Variance: Why the Same RTP Can Feel Different
Understand gambling volatility, statistical variance, outcome dispersion and why short sessions can look very different from a game's long-run RTP.
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explainer•September 20, 2026
How Gambling Odds, Probability and Payouts Fit Together
Understand how gambling odds relate to probability, payouts and profit, how decimal odds convert into implied probability, and why odds are not the same as RTP.
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explainer•August 31, 2026
What Is RTP (Return to Player)?
A detailed explanation of Return to Player (RTP), how it differs from house edge, and why long-run theoretical return does not predict an individual session.
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explainer•August 11, 2026
House Edge Explained: Expected Loss, RTP and Short-Term Results
Learn what house edge measures, how it relates to RTP and expected loss, and why it cannot predict the result of an individual gambling session.
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