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Paytable

The mapping from outcomes to payouts, interpreted with version-specific probabilities and conditions.

Concept and usage

The mapping from outcomes to payouts, interpreted with version-specific probabilities and conditions.[1][2]

In context

A paytable maps game outcomes and conditions to payouts. It must be read alongside the wager unit, outcome probabilities, special features and game version. The largest displayed prize does not describe the full mathematics.[1][2]

Common confusion

A paytable is not a probability table and may omit feature-trigger conditions. One game name can cover several payout tables or regional variants, so a provider brand is not enough to identify the rules.[1][2]

Example

Two outcomes may both pay five times the stake while having very different probabilities. Reading the payout beside its likelihood shows where it fits in the complete model. Match the paytable to the game release, stake level and symbol rules.[1][2]

Keep exploring

FoundationGame software context: rules are part of the productA rule page connects visual play to its mathematical model. Outcome sets, paytables, ties and version differences all need explanation. Recognizing a game name is not enough to understand a variant.Deeper analysisProbability, payouts and experience: three languagesProbability describes how likely an event is, a paytable defines its payout and experience reflects a finite sequence of outcomes. These are related but not interchangeable. A large payout does not imply a likely outcome.Related contextUnderstanding RTP: expectation is not a promiseReturn to player describes long-run expected payouts relative to wagers under a specified game model. It is not a promised refund for a round or the amount an individual will receive over a short session.

Glossary

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Sources and scope

  1. Remote gambling and software technical standardsUK Gambling CommissionChecked:

    Technical and security requirements for UK-regulated remote gambling and software; not a statement of rules elsewhere.

  2. Testing strategy for compliance with remote gambling and software technical standardsUK Gambling CommissionChecked:

    Describes game testing and audit requirements in a specific UK regulatory framework.