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Slot statistics are most useful when they answer a specific question. RTP can help explain a game's theoretical long-term return, while volatility and hit frequency provide different perspectives on its possible behavior. None of these measurements removes the uncertainty associated with individual outcomes. Readers should also remember that a theoretical return is not the same as a player's personal return. Actual results depend on the plays made and the outcomes received, and short sessions may differ substantially from the long-term statistical expectation. For games involving real money, this distinction has practical importance. A higher RTP does not make a game risk-free, guarantee a win, or ensure that a player will recover previous losses. Statistics should never be treated as a reason to spend money that is needed for everyday expenses.