Casino Games Aggregator
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A casino games aggregator connects an online casino to hundreds of game studios through one API. This page explains how aggregation works, what it costs, and how it compares with direct provider integration. This page also covers what you need before signing and where MGL Solutions fits. The games arrive certified. The operator licence stays your responsibility.
Key facts
| What it is | One API that connects an operator platform to many game studios. The aggregator distributes content and does not build the games. |
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| Integration time | About 4 to 8 weeks for technical setup. Integrating studios one by one runs into months. |
| Commercial model | Revenue share on gross gaming revenue (GGR), often with a setup fee and a monthly minimum. Rates are negotiated and scale with volume. |
| Scale | The MGL partner network covers more than 10,000 games from more than 100 providers through a single integration. |
| Licensing | Games carry game-level certification. The operator still needs its own licence in every market it serves. |
Game counts on this page describe the MGL partner network. Published revenue share rates vary by aggregator and by service model, so this page sets out how pricing is built rather than quoting one rate.
Three terms get used as if they meant the same thing. A game studio builds and certifies games. A casino games aggregator distributes them. A casino platform runs the casino itself. One supplier can sell all three, but they are separate functions with separate contracts.
| Casino games aggregator | Middleware that delivers games from many studios to an operator through one integration and one contract. |
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| Game provider or studio | The company that designs, builds and certifies the games, such as a slots studio or a live dealer studio. |
| Full-service aggregator | Content plus the back office, promotional tools, reporting and compliance support. |
| Technical-only aggregator | A gateway that routes game traffic. The operator keeps the back office and the commercial relationships with studios. |
How does a casino games aggregator work?
A casino games aggregator, also called an iGaming aggregator, sits between the operator platform and the game studios. The operator integrates one API. The aggregator holds the contracts and the technical connections with each studio. The aggregator also passes game launch requests through and returns bets, wins and reporting data in one format.
A game launch runs the same way every time. The player opens a game. The operator platform calls the aggregator, and the aggregator loads the game session from the studio. Every bet and win returns to the operator wallet in real time.
Two wallet models exist. A seamless wallet keeps the player balance on the operator side and the game calls that balance for each bet. A transfer wallet moves funds into a game session and back out when the player leaves. Seamless wallet is the default in most integrations, because the operator keeps one balance and one transaction history.
The aggregator back office is where you manage the library. Switch games on and off, run tournaments, jackpots and free spins, and read revenue and player activity by game and by studio.
Aggregator vs direct integration: which is better?
Direct integration wins on commercial terms for the titles that drive your revenue. An aggregator wins on coverage and speed. Most operators run a hybrid model: direct contracts with the three to five studios that matter, and an aggregator for everything else. The trade-off is margin against time to market.
| Parameter | Direct integration | Aggregator | Hybrid model |
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| Contracts | One contract per studio | One master agreement | A few direct contracts plus one aggregator |
| Time to first launch | 2 to 6 months per studio | About 4 to 8 weeks | Aggregator first, direct deals added later |
| Cost structure | Studio revenue share only | Studio share plus an aggregator layer | Better margin on top titles, coverage on the rest |
| Adding content later | A new integration and a new certification each time | No extra development | No extra development for aggregator content |
| Suits | Operators with volume and an in-house engineering team | New launches and long tail coverage | Established operators protecting margin |
Direct integration with one studio runs from 8 to 12 weeks for a major provider up to 4 to 6 months. Build a library that way and it takes a year or more to match what an aggregator delivers in weeks.
Our casino games integration page covers the engineering scope for either route.
What are the benefits of a casino games aggregator for operators?
One integration replaces dozens. That single change removes per-provider contracts, per-provider development and per-provider certification work. You go live with a full library in weeks instead of quarters. Every other benefit on this page follows from the same architecture, from cost to speed.
Faster market entry. Technical setup takes about 4 to 8 weeks instead of a separate project per studio.
Lower engineering cost. One API, one set of documentation, one technical contact.
A wider library. More than 10,000 games from more than 100 providers in the MGL partner network, across slots, table games and live dealer.
Content that updates itself. New releases from connected studios appear without new development.
Promotional tools. Tournaments, jackpots and free spins run across studios from one back office.
Centralised support and compliance. One counterparty for incidents, reporting and certification questions.
Crypto-friendly content. Studios that supply crypto casinos are available through the same integration.
What types of casino aggregators are there?
Aggregators split on one line first: full-service or technical-only. A full-service aggregator supplies content plus the tools around it. A technical-only aggregator routes game traffic and leaves the back office to you. Within those two, suppliers differ by library breadth and by how much of the platform they bring.
Full-service platform
A full-service platform delivers a large library, the back office, promotional tools, hosting and ongoing support. One supplier covers content and operations, which suits operators that do not want to run a technical team.
Technical-only gateway
A technical-only gateway routes game traffic through one API and stops there. The operator keeps the back office, the reporting stack and, in some models, the commercial relationships with studios. Cost is lower because the scope is narrower.
Game-specific supplier
A game-specific supplier covers one category: slots, table games or live dealer. Portfolios are smaller and category tools are stronger. This model works for niche projects and for filling a gap in an existing library.
Ready-made solution
A ready-made solution ships pre-configured: standard library, standard settings, fast deployment. Customisation is limited by design, which is the price of speed.
| Model | What it includes | Suits |
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| Full-service platform | Large library, back office, promotional tools, hosting and support | Operators running a full casino through one supplier |
| Technical-only gateway | Game routing through one API, no back office | Operators with their own platform and commercial team |
| Game-specific supplier | One category only: slots, table games or live dealer | Niche projects and gaps in an existing library |
| Ready-made solution | Pre-configured platform, standard library, standard settings | Fast launches with limited customisation |
How much does a casino games aggregator cost?
Aggregators charge a revenue share on gross gaming revenue, and many add a setup fee and a monthly minimum. That share sits on top of what the studios take, so the aggregator layer is the price of coverage. Rates fall as volume rises and are negotiated, not published.
Four elements make up a quote:
Revenue share on gross gaming revenue from the games routed through the aggregator.
A setup or integration fee, charged once.
A monthly minimum that applies whatever the volume.
Support and maintenance, either bundled or billed separately.
Two things move the number: the service model and your volume. A technical-only gateway costs less than a full-service platform because it delivers less, and rates fall as volume rises.
Reported market ranges, none of which is an MGL price:
Game studio share per title: 10 to 20 percent of GGR, and higher for top brands (Gambling Industry Jobs; industry rate guides, 2025).
Full-service aggregator: 5 to 15 percentage points on top of the studio rate. Total content cost lands at roughly 15 to 35 percent of NGR (supplier selection guides, 2025).
Technical-only gateway: 1 to 3 percent of GGR, charged on top of the studio deals you hold yourself (Gambling Industry Jobs).
Setup fees and monthly minimums sit outside the percentages above. You negotiate them separately.
Check the base before you compare two quotes. Some suppliers price against GGR and others against NGR, and the same percentage means different money on each.
How it works
How do you integrate a casino games aggregator?
Navigating the process can be complex. Here's a streamlined guide to each step.
Integration runs in four steps: pick the aggregator, agree commercial terms and pass its checks, connect the API and the wallet, then test and go live. Technical setup takes about 4 to 8 weeks. Most delays come from wallet testing and market certification, not from the connection itself.
What do you need to work with a casino games aggregator?
You need four things. Your own operator licence for every market you serve, and a live platform and wallet the aggregator can connect to. You also need an AML and KYC framework that passes its checks, and working capital to cover player balances and payouts. An aggregator supplies content, not permission.
Documents a supplier asks for:
Your operator licence for each target market.
Company registration documents.
AML and KYC policies, plus a named compliance officer where the licence requires one.
Financial statements and evidence of working capital and reserve funds.
Proof of professional liability insurance, where the supplier asks for it.
Suppliers check technical readiness too: server infrastructure with SSL certification, working API endpoints, and a team to run maintenance and security reviews. Suppliers certified to ISO 27001 will expect comparable controls on your side.
If you do not hold a licence yet, start there. Compare the options on our gambling licence hub.
Are aggregator games licensed and compliant?
The games are certified. The operator is licensed. Studios test titles in accredited laboratories and hold game-level certification for regulated markets such as Malta and the United Kingdom. That certification covers the game, not your business. You still need your own licence in every market you serve.
Responsibility splits three ways:
Studio: random number generator testing, return to player verification, and game-level certification for each market.
Aggregator: certified routing, reporting, and in full-service models the tooling that supports responsible gambling controls.
Operator: the licence, KYC, AML monitoring, self-exclusion, deposit and loss limits, advertising rules and player funds protection.
Regulators act against the licence holder, not against the studio whose game was on screen. A certified library does not reduce what a regulator expects from you.
What are the disadvantages and risks of a casino games aggregator?
Three costs come with the convenience. You pay an extra revenue share layer on every routed bet. You depend on one supplier for uptime and game performance. Compliance work still lands on you in every market. None of the three is a reason to avoid aggregation. All three belong in the contract.
Margin. The aggregator layer sits on top of studio revenue share. On the titles that produce most of your revenue a direct contract usually pays better, which is why hybrid models exist.
Platform dependency. Uptime, game load speed and incident response belong to the aggregator. Service level agreements with defined response times and reporting access are the real protection, and they are negotiated before signing, not after an outage.
Multi-jurisdiction rules. Each market sets its own licensing, hosting, certification, payment and responsible gambling requirements. An aggregator can supply certified content for a market. An aggregator cannot make your operation compliant in it.
How does MGL Solutions support casino game aggregation?
MGL Solutions works the operator side of an aggregation deal. We match you to suppliers that cover your markets, and we negotiate the commercial terms. We coordinate the integration and keep the licensing and compliance side aligned with what each regulator expects.
What that covers on a live project:
Aggregator selection. We shortlist suppliers on library, jurisdiction coverage, wallet model and support, then run the comparison against the markets you are entering.
Commercial negotiation. We review revenue share, setup fees, minimums and service levels before you sign.
Integration coordination. We hold the supplier, your platform team and the certification timetable on one schedule.
Licensing. We obtain the operator licence for the markets you are entering, or confirm that the licence you already hold covers the model.
Compliance. We build the AML and KYC framework the licence requires and keep it current as markets are added.
MGL Solutions is a consultant and intermediary, not a game platform. The library figures on this page describe our partner network, not software we operate.
FAQ
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Technical setup takes about 4 to 8 weeks from signed contract to launch. Wallet testing and market certification account for most of the variation. Integrating studios one by one instead runs into months.
Yes. One API connects the operator platform to the whole library. Games from every connected studio launch, report and settle through the same integration, and new studios are added without new development.
Aggregators charge a revenue share on gross gaming revenue, on top of the studio share. Full-service suppliers add 5 to 15 percentage points to the studio rate, which puts total content cost around 15 to 35 percent of NGR. Technical-only gateways charge 1 to 3 percent. The shares are quoted on GGR and the total content cost on NGR, so check which base a supplier prices against before comparing quotes.
Often. A one-off setup fee, a monthly minimum and support charges are common alongside the revenue share. Whether they apply depends on the service model and the volume you commit to. We review the terms before you sign.
The games hold game-level certification from accredited test laboratories, including for markets regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). Certification covers the game. Your business still needs its own operator licence in every market you serve.
Coverage depends on the supplier. Each aggregator certifies its content for a specific list of markets, and that list is the first thing to check against your targets. Send us your markets and we will confirm which suppliers cover them.
Most aggregators provide a sandbox for integration testing: test credentials, demo game launches and simulated bets. Your team validates the wallet and the reporting there before real money runs through the integration.
Yes. Portfolios are configurable. A studio already connected to the aggregator can be enabled for your account. A studio that is not connected can often be added by the supplier, or held as a direct contract.
Full-service aggregators include a back office: game management, tournament and bonus tools, and reporting on revenue, game performance and player activity across every connected studio. Technical-only gateways leave the back office to you.
Centralised technical support and an account manager, with response times fixed in the service level agreement. Agree those response times before signing, because game downtime is revenue lost for as long as it lasts.
Tell us which markets you are launching in and what platform you run. We will shortlist the aggregators that cover those markets. We will tell you what their terms should look like, and confirm which licence you need before you go live.