Return to Player (RTP) Explained

Fair Go Casino offers above average online casino win rates across all game categories — independently verified by a third party testing agency. Our mission is simple: deliver games with the lowest possible house edge so more of every dollar wagered goes back to players.

What Is a Casino Payout?

A casino payout — also known as Return to Player (RTP) — is the theoretical percentage of all wagers placed on a game that is paid back to players as winnings over time. It is the direct opposite of the house edge.

For example: an RTP of 99.78% means that on average, $99.78 of every $100 wagered on that game is returned to players as winnings.

It is important to understand that RTP is a long-term statistical average across all players — not a guarantee of what you will win on any individual session. Some sessions will pay more, some less. RTP tells you the overall payout tendency of a game over time.

What Is the House Edge?

The house edge is the casino's mathematical advantage on any given game — the percentage of each wager the casino retains on average over time. A lower house edge means a better payout rate for players.

At Fair Go Casino, all games are selected and configured to deliver above average payout rates compared to the industry norm. Fair Go pokies run at approximately 97% RTP — compared to the accepted industry norm of around 95% — meaning Fair Go pays out more to players than most online casinos.

Casino Card Games — Among the Best Payout Rates Available

Card games consistently offer some of the highest payout rates in the casino. The reason is mathematical — with a defined number of cards in play, the probability of achieving any winning combination can be calculated precisely.

Video poker in particular is renowned for its exceptionally low house edge:

Aces and Eights — house edge of 0.22% · RTP of 99.78%
Jacks or Better (full pay) — house edge of 0.46% · RTP of 99.54%

Other card games with strong payout rates at Fair Go include Tri-Card Poker, Bonus Poker and Caribbean Stud Poker.

One important note: card games reward skill and strategy. The payout rates above assume optimal play. Learning the correct strategy for your chosen card game is essential to achieving the best possible RTP — playing without a strategy will reduce your effective return significantly.

Online Pokies Payout Rates at Fair Go Casino

Online pokies are by far the most popular games at Fair Go Casino — and for good reason. Fair Go pokies run at approximately 97% RTP with a 3% house edge, which is above the accepted industry average of 95%.

Unlike card games, pokies RTP is influenced by multiple variables — gaming symbols, paylines, coin values and in-game features like wilds, free spins and multipliers. The exact RTP of each individual title is determined by the game developer.

What is clear is that pokies with more in-game bonus features tend to deliver higher effective payout rates. Free spins rounds, multipliers and wild mechanics all contribute to a higher return over time.

How to Improve Your Payout Rate Playing Pokies

The most effective way to improve your return when playing online pokies is to choose games with generous in-game bonus features. Pokies with free spins multipliers, wild mechanics and hold and spin features give you more opportunities to win per session.

Recommended pokies for strong feature mechanics at Fair Go:

Swindle All the Way — strong in-game bonus features
Gods of Nature — feature-rich mechanics
Ocean Oddities — generous bonus round structure

Casino Payout FAQ

What is RTP in online casino games?

RTP stands for Return to Player — the theoretical percentage of total wagers paid back to players as winnings over time. An RTP of 97% means $97 of every $100 wagered is returned to players on average.

What is the RTP of Fair Go Casino pokies?

Fair Go Casino pokies run at approximately 97% RTP — above the accepted industry average of 95%. This means Fair Go pays out more to players than most online casinos.

Which casino games have the best payout rates?

Video poker consistently offers the highest payout rates at Fair Go Casino. Aces and Eights has an RTP of 99.78% and Jacks or Better (full pay) has an RTP of 99.54% — among the best in any online casino.

Does a higher RTP mean I will win more?

RTP is a long-term statistical average — not a guarantee of individual session results. A higher RTP means better odds over time but any individual session can vary significantly above or below the stated RTP.