Gambling should be fun. There are tools, resources and help no matter where you are.
Six Ontario-mandated tools, explained clearly. Set limits, take breaks, or walk away permanently, always your choice.
Open RG HubAll tools are mandatory for iGO operators and take effect immediately upon request.
Full RG GuidePit any two casinos, iGaming Ontario licensed or Canada offshore, across nine weighted criteria and see who wins where.
Full BreakdownUnderstand the theoretical return on any casino game and calculate your expected long-run outcome before you play.
| Game | RTP | House Edge | Volatility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackjack (basic strategy) | 99.29% | 0.71% | Low |
| Lightning Roulette | 97.30% | 2.70% | Med-High |
| European Roulette | 97.30% | 2.70% | Medium |
| Baccarat (Banker) | 98.94% | 1.06% | Low |
| Crazy Time (base) | 96.08% | 3.92% | Very High |
| Gonzo's Quest Megaways | 96.00% | 4.00% | High |
| Sweet Bonanza | 96.48% | 3.52% | High |
| Gates of Olympus | 96.50% | 3.50% | High |
| Dead or Alive 2 | 96.82% | 3.18% | Very High |
| Starburst | 96.09% | 3.91% | Low |
| Mega Moolah | 88.12% | 11.88% | Medium |
| American Roulette | 94.74% | 5.26% | Medium |
Return to Player (RTP) is the percentage of all money wagered that a casino game theoretically pays back to players over millions of spins or hands. A game with 96% RTP will return $96 for every $100 wagered, in theory, over an infinitely long session.
The key word is theoretical. In any single session, results are determined by random number generators. Short-term variance can result in large wins or losses regardless of RTP. The higher the volatility, the wider the swings.
A $100 bonus with a 35x wagering requirement means you must wager $3,500 before withdrawing. At 96% RTP, your expected loss through that wagering is $140, meaning the bonus actually costs you $40 net. The calculator above shows this dynamic clearly.
BetRivers' 1x wagering requirement changes this entirely: $100 bonus with 1x = $100 total wagering, expected loss of only ~$4 at 96% RTP, making it genuinely valuable.