Understanding Casino Software Fee Models
The GGR share is the cost nobody talks about in the sales brochure. Here is exactly what each fee model costs at different revenue levels — with real numbers.
Casino platform pricing comes in three structures: GGR share only, flat monthly fee only, and hybrid (flat fee plus GGR share). Understanding which model is cheaper at your expected revenue level is the most important financial decision you will make before choosing a platform.
GGR share only: You pay a percentage of player losses to the platform. No revenue means no fee. High revenue means a large fee. SOFTSWISS uses this model at approximately 10% GGR.
Flat monthly fee only: You pay a fixed amount regardless of revenue. Cheap at high volume, expensive in low-revenue months. Rare in the white label market — most providers combine this with a GGR share.
Hybrid (flat + GGR): The most common structure. You pay a monthly platform fee plus a GGR percentage. SoftGamings ($3,000–$5,000/month plus 12% GGR) is a typical example.
The Maths: What Each Model Costs at Different Revenue Levels
Comparing three common fee structures: SOFTSWISS (10% GGR, no monthly fee), SoftGamings (12% GGR + $4,000/month), and a flat-fee-only hypothetical ($8,000/month). Setup costs excluded.
| Annual GGR | SOFTSWISS 10% GGR only | SoftGamings 12% + $4k/mo | Flat Fee Only $8k/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $10,000 | $60,000 | $96,000 |
| $250,000 | $25,000 | $78,000 | $96,000 |
| $400,000 | $40,000 | $96,000 | $96,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 | $108,000 | $96,000 |
| $750,000 | $75,000 | $138,000 | $96,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 | $168,000 | $96,000 |
The crossover point between SOFTSWISS (10% GGR) and a flat fee of $8,000/month is $960,000 annual GGR. Below this, pure GGR share costs less. Above it, the flat fee wins.
Platforms with Under 10% GGR Share
These platforms take less than 10% of your gross gaming revenue. Note: some combine this with a monthly fee — check the full cost structure.
Platforms with Under 15% GGR Share
Platforms with a GGR share below 15%, which covers the majority of the market.
🔍 Hidden Fees to Ask About Before Signing
- Per-player fees: Some providers charge $1–$5 per active player per month. At 10,000 active players, this is $10,000–$50,000/month on top of GGR share.
- Game provider stacking: Your platform's GGR share does not include the game studio's own revenue share (typically 5–15%). Your total GGR cost is platform share + game studio share combined.
- Payment processing: 2–4% per transaction, invoiced separately from the platform fee in most cases.
- Support SLA fees: Out-of-hours dedicated support or dedicated account management may be extra.
- Licence renewal fees: Curaçao sublicence renewal, typically annual.