Establishing the “Industry Average” Benchmark
For online pokies, the industry average generally lands between 94% and 96%. High-volatility games often fall lower, while classic slots can run higher. Table games have more defined benchmarks. European Roulette, for example, has a standard RTP of 97.3%. I employed these established figures as my control group. Any game at 500 Casino that departed from these norms, for better or worse, got highlighted for a closer look. This benchmark is the only way to determine if a game’s payout is poor, standard, or great.