What is the difference between volatility and variance?
Volatility and variance explain the same thing from slightly different angles. Volatility is the risk level – how much your balance fluctuates in a session. Variance is the statistical term for how outcomes spread out around the average RTP. A low-volatility game offers you frequent small wins and a steady balance. A high-volatility game may go through long dry spells before a big payout. In our guides, we employ both terms interchangeably. Understanding that spectrum enables you match a game to your patience and budget.