Updated 28 September 2026. Author: Gambling Soft team.
Short answer: gaming hall software is the system that runs a land-based slot hall: player terminals or PCs in the room, a cashier who tops up player balances, a games library, shift reports and an admin panel for the owner. Gambling Soft sells this as Ground Casino, software for land-based gaming halls, for $9,500 as a one-time payment with source code included. For comparison, the cheapest ready online casino with source code (Violet) costs $8,500, but an online project also needs an online gaming license (from $28,000 for Anjouan with company registration), while a hall needs local permission that depends entirely on the country. On top of the software, a hall pays for hardware and premises; typical hardware ranges in this article are industry estimates. All our prices are on the pricing page and are valid for 30 days.
What gaming hall software is
A gaming hall (also called a slot hall, gaming club or internet cafe with games) is a physical room where players sit at terminals and play slots. The money flow is offline: a player pays cash or card to the cashier, the cashier credits the balance to that player’s terminal or account, and at the end the cashier pays out the winnings. The software ties the room together and gives the owner control over every terminal and every shift.
The table below describes the typical setup of gaming hall software on the market. It is a general description, not a feature list of Ground Casino: the exact modules, screens and reports of Ground Casino are shown in the demo before you pay.
| Part | What it does in a typical setup | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Terminals | Player stations in the hall: gaming cabinets or ordinary PCs with a monitor or touchscreen. Each one opens the games lobby and shows the player’s balance. | Typical setup, details in the demo |
| Cashier (cash desk) | The cashier’s screen: create or find a player, top up the balance, pay out winnings, close the shift and hand over cash. | Typical setup, details in the demo |
| Games | HTML5 slots with adjustable RTP (return to player), so the owner sets the payout level of the hall within the range allowed by local rules. | Typical setup, details in the demo |
| Reports | Shift reports for each cashier, turnover and payouts by terminal, by game and by period, so the owner can check cash against the system. | Typical setup, details in the demo |
| Access | Admin panel with roles: owner, manager, cashier. The owner sees all halls and all shifts; a cashier sees only the cash desk. | Typical setup, details in the demo |
Why the source code matters here: a hall is a long-term business in one location, often in a market where no SaaS provider wants to work. With the source code you are not tied to a monthly fee, you can host the system where you want and hire any developer to change it. The same logic applies to online projects; we compare both models in white label casino vs source code.
Gaming hall vs online casino
Both run slots and both have an admin panel, but the business is different. The hall earns from people who walk in; an online casino earns from traffic it buys. The software price is close, the rest of the budget is not.
| Land-based gaming hall | Online casino | |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Soft software | Ground Casino: $9,500, source code included | From $8,500 (Violet) to $47,500 (Velvet) with source code; turnkey packages from $7,500 |
| Where players are | In your room, at your terminals | Anywhere, on desktop and mobile |
| How money comes in | Cashier takes cash or card and tops up the balance | Payment providers: cards, local methods, crypto (20+ coins in our platform) |
| License | Local permission for the premises and activity; depends on the country, check local law | Online gaming license: Anjouan $28,000, Tobique $50,000, Kahnawake $60,000, Malta $70,000, Curacao $75,000 (with company registration) |
| Hardware | Terminals, cashier PC, network, often CCTV | None on your side; hosting and domain |
| Games | Typically HTML5 slots with adjustable RTP | About 1,200 slots, expandable to 14,000+ games from 70+ providers |
| Marketing | Location, signage, local loyalty offers | Affiliates, streamers, paid traffic, bonuses |
| Main risk | Local regulation and premises | Cost of player acquisition and payment providers |
If you are still choosing between the two, read how much it costs to start an online casino in 2026: the online budget starts at about $36,500 (Violet plus an Anjouan license) before hosting and marketing. Some operators run both: a hall in one city and an online brand for the same audience. In that case the two systems are separate products and are bought separately.
Hardware and network
Gambling Soft sells the software; the hardware is bought locally by the hall owner. The figures below are industry estimates for 2026 and vary a lot by country, supplier and whether you buy new or used equipment. Check the minimum requirements for terminals and the server in the Ground Casino demo before you order anything.
- Player terminals. Two common choices: branded gaming cabinets or ordinary PCs with a monitor or touchscreen in a simple case. Cabinets look better and survive longer in a busy room; PCs are cheaper and easier to replace.
- Cashier station. A PC with a monitor, a receipt printer and, if you take cards, a POS terminal from your bank.
- Network. A wired local network is the safe choice: a switch, cables to every terminal and a router. Wi-Fi in a hall with many terminals is a common source of dropped sessions.
- Server and internet. The system runs on a local server in the hall or on a remote server; which option fits Ground Casino is agreed in the demo. A backup internet line and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protect open sessions and the cash desk.
- Security. CCTV over the cash desk and the room is standard practice and is often a local requirement.
What you need legally
This part depends on the country, and often on the city. In some countries land-based slot halls are banned outright; in others they are allowed with a local permit, rules for the premises, limits on the number of machines or certified equipment. There is no universal answer, so check local law with a lawyer in your jurisdiction before you sign a lease or buy terminals.
Two points that people often get wrong. First, an offshore online license such as Anjouan or Curacao is issued for online gambling and does not by itself permit a physical hall in your country. Second, the adjustable RTP of the games must be set within whatever limits your local rules impose, if they impose any. For online projects our team handles licensing with company registration; the options are on the list of licenses. For a land-based hall we supply the software, and the permit is the owner’s side.
How much a gaming hall costs to start
The only fixed number from Gambling Soft in this table is the software. Everything else is an industry estimate for a small hall; your real figures depend on the country, the size of the room and the equipment you choose.
| Cost line | Amount (USD) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Casino software with source code | $9,500 one-time | Gambling Soft price list |
| Player terminal, PC with touchscreen | $400 to $1,000 per seat | Industry estimates |
| Player terminal, gaming cabinet | $1,500 to $5,000 per seat | Industry estimates |
| Cashier station (PC, receipt printer) | $600 to $1,500 | Industry estimates |
| Network, router, switch, UPS | $500 to $2,000 | Industry estimates |
| CCTV for a small room | $800 to $3,000 | Industry estimates |
| Local permit and legal work | Depends on the country | Check local law |
| Rent, renovation, staff | Depends on the city | Your own budget |
Example: a small hall with 10 PC terminals at the middle of the range would spend roughly $7,000 on terminals (industry estimates) plus $9,500 for the software, before the cashier station, network, rent and permit. With cabinets instead of PCs the hardware line grows several times.
Payment for the software works the same way as for all our source-code products: one-time price, three stages (advance, after the demo of your configured system, after acceptance testing), and a 12-month warranty on defects of the delivered software. Support after launch can be bought as a 40-hour block for $1,980. Details are in the terms of work and guarantees.
Steps to launch a gaming hall
- Check the law. Confirm with a local lawyer that a slot hall is allowed at your address and what permit, equipment and RTP rules apply.
- See the demo. Ask for the Ground Casino demo: terminal screen, cashier screen, reports and admin panel. Write down the hardware and server requirements.
- Plan the room. Count the seats, choose PCs or cabinets, plan the cashier desk, cabling and CCTV.
- Order the software. Pay the advance for Ground Casino ($9,500 total, in three stages). Agree the installation plan and the list of modules for acceptance.
- Buy and install hardware. Set up the network, the server option agreed in the demo, the terminals and the cash desk.
- Install and configure. The system is installed, games and RTP are set, staff accounts and roles are created, cashiers are trained.
- Test before opening. Run a test shift: top-ups, play, payouts, shift close. Compare the report with the cash. Then accept the system and open the doors.
FAQ
How much does gaming hall software cost?
Ground Casino from Gambling Soft costs $9,500 as a one-time payment with source code included. Hardware, premises and the local permit are separate costs and depend on the country; typical hardware ranges are listed above as industry estimates.
Is Ground Casino the same as an online casino platform?
No. Ground Casino is software for land-based gaming halls, where players sit at terminals in your room and the cashier handles money. Our online casinos are separate products, from $8,500 (Violet) to $47,500 (Velvet); see ready-made casinos.
Do I need a license for a gaming hall?
It depends on the country and sometimes on the city. Some countries ban slot halls, others require a local permit and certified equipment. Check local law before you invest. An offshore online license such as Anjouan ($28,000) covers online gambling, not a physical hall.
Can I set the RTP of the games in the hall?
In a typical gaming hall setup the games are HTML5 slots with adjustable RTP, and the owner sets the level in the admin panel within the limits of local rules. How this is done in Ground Casino is shown in the demo.
How do I see the software before paying?
Ask for a demo via Telegram (@GamblingSoftOriginal) or WhatsApp (+357 96 566 090), or through the contacts page. You see the terminal, cashier and admin screens and get the hardware requirements before the invoice.
See also: full price list 2026, ready-made casinos, turnkey development, terms of work and guarantees, contacts.