Volatility, also called variance, describes the risk profile of a casino game. Low-volatility games pay out small amounts often, while high-volatility games pay rarely but with the chance of much larger wins.
Volatility differs from RTP, which measures long-term return rather than swing size. At sweepstakes casinos, choosing volatility to match your Sweeps Coins balance matters, since high-variance titles can drain SC quickly while you wait for a big hit.
Example usage
- High-volatility slots suit players chasing big SC wins.
- Low-volatility games stretch a Sweeps Coins balance further.
Related terms
- Playthrough (Wagering Requirement), The number of times Sweeps Coins must be played before they become eligible for redemption into prizes.
- Provably Fair, A cryptographic system that lets players independently verify each game outcome was not altered after the bet was placed.
- RTP (Return to Player), The percentage of total wagers a game is designed to return to players over time, a key indicator of long-run value.
- Stake Originals, The in-house games built by Stake.us, including titles like Dice, Plinko, and Crash, that use provably fair mechanics.