What is a Random Number Generator?

RNG stands for Random Number Generator. The abbreviation RNG often appears on online casino websites, but what does it actually mean and why is it important for players?

Random Number Generator is a system that ensures casino game outcomes are random and fair.

It does not guarantee wins or prevent losses, but it does ensure that game results cannot be predicted or manipulated. This is why players can trust that outcomes at licensed online casinos are determined by chance.

Random Number Generator explained

It is a system based entirely on probability and can be compared to a roll of the dice. As a result, neither the casino nor the player can predict the outcome of the next game round based on previous results, since every round is completely independent of the one before it.

In a slot game, Random Number Generator can determine more than just the final payout:

• which symbols land on the reels
• whether a bonus feature is triggered
• whether free spins are awarded
• whether a winning combination is formed

Random Number Generator is not a predictive tool, which means that:

• Five consecutive losses do not increase the chances of winning on the next game round.
• A long winning streak does not mean that a loss is inevitably coming.

How does Random Number Generator relate to Return to Player?

Random Number Generator determines the random outcome of each individual game round.

Return to Player (RTP), on the other hand, indicates the percentage of bets that is returned to players over the long run.

For example: An RTP of 96% does not mean that an individual player will receive 96% of their bets back. Instead, it represents the statistical average across all game rounds, meaning that the game returns an average of €96 for every €100 bet.

Random Number Generator ensures that these outcomes are distributed randomly among players.