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While RTP gives us an idea of how much a slot pays out over time, it’s only one part of the picture. Volatility — or variance — is the second payout characteristic to consider, and describes the size and frequency of payouts.

• Low volatility slots tend to pay out more frequently but in smaller amounts. 
• Medium volatility slots offer a mix of big and small wins at varying frequencies.
• High volatility slots may pay out less frequently, but often in larger amounts.

The slot variance you prefer depends entirely on your own playstyle. It can also be helpful to consider your budget — those with less to play with may prefer to rack up some smaller wins before burning through their bankroll, while larger budgets can allow you to weather the long dry streaks more common in high variance slots.

How to Work Out a Slot’s Variance

Some developers will include the volatility in the help files of the slot, but this isn’t always the case. Thankfully, it’s fairly easy to work out for yourself — just take a look at the paytable. Seeing lots of low-paying symbols and just a few high-paying ones? It’s likely the slot has low volatility. The reverse also holds true, with high volatility slots tending to have more high-paying than low-paying symbols. 

The third characteristic to consider is the maximum payout. Quite simply, this is the largest amount you can win on the slot. You can think about max payout in a few ways:

• Maximum base game payout is the max stake multiplier per payline. For example, Starburst’s maximum base game payout is 250x your bet, which requires landing five of the Bar symbols on a payline. 
• Maximum bonus round payout is a separate maximum that applies during bonus rounds. Book of Dead has a max payout of 5,000x your stake in the bonus round, for example.
• Maximum overall payout is a fixed ceiling on what you can win, although it’s not found in every slot. If you exceed this amount, the round ends and the payout is added to your balance. 
• Jackpots are separate prizes that are won when the player fulfils a specific requirement. Many jackpot slots feature different tiers of prize, while some are progressive and increase with every bet. Mega Moolah, for example, has paid out jackpots worth tens of millions in the past.

How to Find the Maximum Payout of a Slot

Again, you’ll often find the max payout of a slot within the help files. If not, it’s simple enough to calculate yourself. Take a look at the paytable and find the highest-paying symbol. Multiply the payout by the maximum stake allowed in the game. 

For example, Gonzo’s Quest has a max payout of 2,500x in the base game and a max stake of £50. So theoretically you could win a maximum of £125,000 if you fill the board with the highest-paying symbol.