Choose the format, project, market and extras: the calculator shows the one-time amount, payment stages, monthly fees and what the chosen theme includes. The terms we work by are below.
Casino Launch Calculator
Five questions, and the panel on the right shows the one-time amount, payment stages, monthly fees and an honest list of what the chosen theme includes. Prices in USDT.
01How you launch
The format decides who owns the product and how it is paid.
02What is inside
Slots and live games are in every product. Sports betting and poker are either built in or added as a module.
03Ready-made project
The engine and admin panel are the same everywhere. Design, bundled modules and what the theme renders differ.
04Market and payments
Crypto works everywhere. Cards and local methods depend on the country.
05Extras
Prices in USDT. Payment in USDT or USDC at 1:1, bank transfer and card +7%. 12-month warranty. Launch 7 business days after the advance.
Terms: how we work
How much does it cost to start an online casino in 2026: six worked examples
Short answer: with Gambling Soft the software for an online casino costs from $7,500 for the Casino Lite turnkey package, and a ready casino with source code costs from $8,500. A launch with the cheapest gaming licence (Anjouan, $28,000) then starts at $35,500 to $36,500 in one-time payments. The calculator above adds up any combination of format, product, modules and licence. The table below shows six typical launches, all computed from the public price list.
| Launch scenario | Software | Gaming licence with company registration | One-time total | Ongoing platform cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest start, no source code | Casino Lite package, $7,500 | Anjouan, $28,000 | $35,500 | Games paid as 9% of GGR |
| Ready casino with source code | Violet casino, $8,500 | Anjouan, $28,000 | $36,500 | None for the platform |
| Casino inside Telegram | Casino Lite $7,500 plus Telegram casino module $5,200 | Anjouan, $28,000 | $40,700 | Games paid as 9% of GGR |
| Casino with sportsbook, source code | Nexus casino, $24,990 | Anjouan, $28,000 | $52,990 | None for the platform |
| Your own brand on the platform code | Platform source code, $19,000 | Curacao, $75,000 | $94,000 | None for the platform |
| Casino and sportsbook with official games | Casino + Betting Premium package, $59,000 | Curacao, $70,000 with the Premium package | $129,000 | 15% of GGR |
The totals cover the software and the licence. Hosting, the domain, payment provider fees, marketing and your team are your own costs and are not included. The official games package (25,000+ slots and live games from 80+ providers) adds $5,500 one-time plus 15% of the GGR of these games. Payment is split into three equal parts, the launch takes 7 business days after the advance payment, and the delivered software carries a 12-month warranty.
What the calculator counts
- Format. A ready casino with source code under a perpetual licence ($8,500 to $47,500), the platform source code ($19,000), a turnkey package ($7,500 to $59,000), a white label or platform rental.
- Modules. Sportsbook module $9,500, poker room module $7,500, Telegram casino module $5,200.
- Licence with company registration. Anjouan $28,000, Tobique $50,000, Kahnawake $60,000, Malta $70,000, Curacao $75,000. Details are in the list of licences.
- Payments and extras. Crypto works from day one; cards and local methods depend on the market.
White label and rental instead of buying
A white label costs one third of the source-code price as a one-time fee (from $2,833 for the Violet casino) plus 4% of GGR, with no fixed monthly platform fee. Platform rental is for operators who hold their own gaming licence: the entry fee is 33% of the chosen product price ($2,805 for Violet), then 4% of GGR per month with a $1,000 monthly minimum. A comparison with other providers is in white label casino cost per month.
FAQ
How much does it cost to start an online casino in 2026?
From $35,500 in one-time payments with Gambling Soft: the Casino Lite package for $7,500 plus an Anjouan licence with company registration for $28,000. With a ready casino with source code (Violet, $8,500) the total is $36,500. A casino and sportsbook with official games and a Curacao licence comes to $129,000.
What is the cheapest way to launch an online casino?
The Casino Lite turnkey package for $7,500: the casino runs on hosting configured by us, comes without source code, and games are paid as 9% of GGR. If you want the code on your own server, the Violet casino costs $8,500 with no platform revenue share.
What do I pay every month?
With source code there is no platform fee: you pay for your hosting and, if you add the official games package, 15% of the GGR of these games. In turnkey packages games are paid as 7% to 15% of GGR depending on the package. A white label pays 4% of GGR.
How long does the launch take?
7 business days after the advance payment for a ready platform. An Anjouan licence takes 4 to 8 weeks, so the licence, not the software, sets the launch date.
Is the gaming licence included in the software price?
No. The licence with company registration is a separate line: from $28,000 for Anjouan to $75,000 for Curacao. The calculator adds it to the total when you pick one.