Many users believe that slot machines presented on the gambling site are its personal development and property. In fact, this is not the case. The creation of slots are engaged in separate companies, and the casino acts as an intermediary between the provider and the user. Business relations at gambling sites and developers are built on a contractual basis, so the latter can receive different amounts depending on the terms of the contract and other factors.

• The largest
• Hired companies
• Independent studios
• How much different developers charge

The ways and incomes of developers depend on a number of things:

• The credibility of the provider.
• The quality of its product.
• The scale of the casino and the country in which it operates.
• Attendance of the gambling site.
• The rate of return of funds apparatuses, etc.

This issue is discussed in detail below under different categories of developers.

The largest

Here you can include really reputable companies likeYggdrasil, NetEnt, Evolution Gaming, etc. These providers occupy the lion’s share of the market and can dictate their rules to partners. They own the most popular machines, in most cases they are the authors of innovative mechanics and features. This allows providers to influence the casino, place machines on the main page and on the first positions of the catalog.

If the gambling site will not be apparatuses top developers, users with a high probability will not linger on it. This provides extremely favorable conditions for providers. As a rule, they receive a certain percentage of the profit, which can be as 10% or 90%.

The benefit of the casino is determined by the RTP indicator. For example, if it is equal to 95%, then the remaining 5% is the profit of the site and the developer

The benefit of the casino is determined by the RTP. For example, if it is 95%, then the remaining 5% is the profit of the site and the developer.

This money is divided between the partners in accordance with the agreements. It should be noted that each provider receives its percentage only from those slots that belong to him.

Hired companies

This category of developers is engaged in creating software for casinos under contract. As a rule, they do not specialize exclusively on slots, but also write software for the gambling industry as a whole. They have much less freedom in their creativity, as all steps are limited by contractual obligations. As for payment, it is usually a fixed amount plus a possible percentage of the revenue of the machines.

Independent studios

Independent studios include small companies that create slot machines for online casinos. They work both under contract and for themselves. Such companies have the hardest time: the requirements for developers in the gambling industry is tough. Therefore, only those studios that offer really high-quality and innovative products can exist.

But even in this case, the percentage of profit rarely recoups the cost of creating slots. There are two reasons for this. First, because of the lack of authority, casinos pay them a minimal share. Secondly, their apparatuses are usually located on the secondary pages of the catalog. To earn in the casino, such studios have to place the software on a large number of sites. Then they can increase revenue only through active advertising and brand promotion.

How much different developers charge

There is no standard percentage that the gambling site pays to the provider. Each time the parties agree individually, taking into account the popularity of the slot, RTP and the total amount of money invested in it for a fixed period of time.

Under the income of the apparatus means the difference between the amount of bets made in it and the prize money received by players.

Small studios can take less than 10%. And if the work was conducted under contract, a one-time payment is also acceptable. More reputable providers have formed a price list over the years.

Name	Percentage of profit
NetEnt	17-20
Yggdrasil	16-19
Betsoft	12
Quickspin	14
Play’n GO	13-16
Endorphina	12
EGT	14
Evolution Gaming	17
Wazdan	12

In addition to this percentage, there may be a fixed monthly fee. For example, Evolution Gaming charges 17% of revenue, but not less than 2000 euros.