The Cognitive Hazard of Short-Term Variance
Even with an RTP of 97% right there, I have experienced sessions where a slot consumed 200 spins without a bonus round. That is the tough aspect of variance, and it misleads the brain into thinking the game is broken or rigged. I remind myself that RTP is a long-run statistic measured across millions of rounds, not a per-session guarantee. At Spinstralia, staying loyal a high-RTP game through a cold streak is psychologically tough, but chasing a hot streak on a low-RTP alternative almost always damages the bankroll faster.