Endorphina Lowers RTP: The End of the Era of Fair Slots?

Once upon a time, each slot had its own, unchanged RTP (return to player percentage). Players calmly chose slot machines, not worrying that the casino secretly twisted the settings. But in 2018-2019, everything changed.

The pioneers in this were Play'n GO. They decided to hype and arranged an attraction of unprecedented generosity: they increased the RTP on their servers to 100% and even higher. Players were delighted, and the casino was shocked. Screenshots with huge winnings in slots like Reactoonz spread across the forums, and brands lost millions. what percentage of return to set in their slots. From that moment on, the "race to the bottom" began, which was picked up by other providers.

Now the Play'n GO provider has completely begun to hide the indicator in most casinos, which we have already written about earlier.

In the past, you could be sure of at least a few providers. For example, Endorphina has always been considered a stronghold of stability. Their slots, such as Minotaurus, have consistently delivered 96% RTP and sometimes 98%. You just entered the game and knew you wouldn't be cheated. But, unfortunately, they couldn't withstand the pressure of the market either. Recently, their slots with an RTP of 94% have appeared. Which was a real blow for many players. If even Endorphina reduces returns, who can be trusted now? 

Many providers justify themselves: they say, these are license requirements in certain jurisdictions, where local legislation obliges to set a minimum RTP of 84% or 92%. But why go to such markets? This is because if a casino in one country gets access to slots with low returns, it will require the same for other regions. And providers, of course, will not be able to give up profits.

How do I check the RTP before the game starts?

The times when you could rely on the name of the provider are long gone. Now, in order not to get into a mess, you should always check the RTP before placing bets. On our website, there are guides and instructions for checking the RTP of all popular providers.

For example:

• How to check the RTP of slots with the Pragmatic Play provider

• How to check the RTP of slots with the Hacksaw Gaming provider

• How to check the RTP of slots with the Nolimit City provider

New realities of the market: who holds the bar?

So far, there are very few really reliable providers that do not fall below 96%. They are still holding the bar, but it is unclear how long this will last. Also, some small studios that have not yet entered the mass market may offer more favourable conditions for attracting players. Among them there are real pearls that still value their reputation. However, you need to be prepared for the fact that these providers are less known and their slots can not be found in all casinos.

It is important to understand that there is a constant struggle for profit in the online gambling market. Providers and casinos are in a close bond, and the decisions of one directly affect the actions of the other. Unfortunately, in this war for income, players suffer. Therefore, the only thing left for us to do is to play in reliable casinos, be vigilant and always check the conditions under which we play.