Paytable analysis and statistical simulation confirm that every game, and every RTP configuration, returns exactly what it declares before it launches in each market.
Gaming Associates verifies the Percentage Return to Player of a game, confirming the expected portion of wagers returned to players over time matches its declared value. Game and software providers and game developers rely on this testing to confirm a game's mathematics accurately and early in development, while operators and aggregators may also require it when reviewing third-party content for their platforms
What Gets Evaluated
Our games testing methodology complies with all jurisdictions and involve but not limited to:
Theoretical Paytable & Weighting Review
Analysis of symbol distribution, paylines, scatter rules, and configuration parameters to calculate the baseline theoretical RTP.
Statistical Simulation
Running simulated test rounds to measure how closely actual outcomes converge with the declared RTP.
Base Game vs. Feature Weighting
Isolating baseline payouts from features like free spins, multipliers, and jackpots to assess balanced risk distribution.
Volatility & Hit Frequency Profiling
Confirming a game's volatility and hit frequency match its documentation and design intent.
Multi-RTP Variants
Many games aren’t built with a single fixed RTP, they’re built with several configurable profiles, allowing the same title to run at different return percentages depending on where it launches.
Many games aren’t built with a single fixed RTP, they’re built with several configurable profiles, allowing the same title to run at different return percentages depending on where it launches.
Many games aren’t built with a single fixed RTP, they’re built with several configurable profiles, allowing the same title to run at different return percentages depending on where it launches.
What is Game Mathematics Assessment?
The calculation of game returns involves an exhaustive evaluation or simulation of all potential combinations. This process utilizes sophisticated algorithms to analyze payout tables provided by game developers, determining the theoretical return on investment (ROI or RTP return-to-player).
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between theoretical and empirical RTP?
Can a game's RTP be changed after certification?
In regulated markets, modifying RTP after release is typically restricted. Where a
change is made, an accredited testing laboratory like Gaming Associates generally
needs to re-certify the updated build before it goes live.