Day: February 14, 2025

RTP slot in online gambling refers to how much of your total bets you can expect to gain back over time, or the Return-To-Put (RTP). The higher a game’s RTP is, the greater your chances are of hitting big wins – though RTP is calculated based on multiple bets placed, so results don’t vary dramatically from spin to spin.

An RTP that exceeds their competitors is always beneficial to casino operators as this means more revenue will come in from players’ real-money wagers, however a high RTP does not necessarily attract more players; hence a casino should balance player needs with business objectives to find an optimal RTP ratio for its games.

RTP of slot games can usually be found within their paytable or help screen; however, many online casinos do not provide it on their information pages. You could try inquiring with customer support regarding particular slots’ RTP but this could prove difficult since many casinos claim they cannot provide this data.

RTP of slot machines generally depends on their variance or volatility, which measures how rapidly their payouts change over time. A low-volatility machine will pay out frequently in small amounts; on the other hand, high-volatility machines tend to offer less wins but potentially larger jackpots.

There is no single answer when it comes to estimating a slot’s Return-on-Investment percentage (RTI). Many factors come into play here, including overall payout percentage of each machine and how often large sums of money are paid out. Also important to keep in mind is that an RTP may change depending on its random number generator’s state.

Before being approved for use in casinos, reputable independent testing agencies perform tests and verification on the RTP of slot machines to ensure fair play for all players, regardless of experience level. This process ensures that games remain impartial across players who enjoy them. New players, in particular, should start off by choosing low-RTP and high-volatility slots until they gain more confidence. This approach can prevent losing more money than anticipated when starting off. Additionally, players should opt for reputable casinos and avoid games advertised as high RTP but have lower payout percentages; such a situation could lead to unfair outcomes and reduce gaming experience overall. Playing certified slots that have been independently tested will ensure a fair game, eliminating any attempts at manipulation from either casinos or operators. You can find them by searching reputable casino websites for RTP certified slot options.

The NUS Singapore Prize is an annual book award presented by the NUS Department of History to work which has made an outstanding contribution to our understanding of Singapore’s past. This prize recognizes how nations are imagined communities; shared imagination – particularly around history – is critical in keeping nations united.

This year’s Earthshot shortlist includes books with clear Singapore connections. On Tuesday – just one day after Prince William arrived for his four-day visit – two winners were revealed during the third Earthshot awards ceremony; these five innovations ranged from solar dryers and eliminating food waste to cleaner battery technology for electric car batteries.

Meihan Boey’s The Mystical Mr Kay won 2025’s Epigram Books Fiction Prize. Boey’s supernatural series mixes Victorian tropes with Asian monsters to create an alternate reality spanning colonial Malaya, London and Scotland.

At the center of competition was Jeremy Tiang’s English translation of Zhang Yueran’s Cocoon, an engaging tale about two childhood friends uncovering dark family secrets during China’s Cultural Revolution. Self-published Cockman (2022) by Kenfoo is another contender; as is Hidayah Amin’s new book about Singapore’s Kampong Gelam which received special commendation.

The NUS Singapore History Prize was established in 2014 to commemorate the SG50 program and is an open global competition with a cash prize of S$50,000 awarded to its winner. A distinguished jury panel led by Mahbubani of NUS Asia Research Institute and Centre for Southeast Asian Studies reviewed twenty-six books submitted from publishers for review; its members included Foo Hai Fellow in Buddhist Studies Jack Meng-Tat Chia from NUS Department of History; Senior Curator Seng Yu Jin from National Gallery Singapore and playwright Jean Tay.

The prize ceremony coincided with the launch of NUS’s Yonge Street campus and featured a performance by Singapore Dance Theatre. NUS President Tharman Shanmugaratnam presented certificates to each winner while acknowledging reading and writing are essential components in building strong Singapore. He encouraged efforts to foster an excellence-centered education environment focused on creativity and innovation. Donnie Yen and Lana Condor, two acclaimed local celebrities attended this event as well.