iGaming
iGaming is the online real-money gambling industry: casino games, slots, live dealer tables, sportsbook betting, poker and lottery delivered over the internet.
The word covers both the games players see and the infrastructure behind them. An iGaming operator runs a licensed brand, holds player accounts and money, and buys game content and betting markets from suppliers. A supplier either builds games (a studio) or resells many studios through one integration (an aggregator).
A typical stack has four layers: the player-facing site or app, the platform that holds accounts, wallets, bonuses and compliance, the content layer that supplies games and odds, and the payment layer. The content layer is where an iGaming API sits — it is the contract between the operator's platform and the games.
- Casino: slots, table games, card games, marbles, mini and crash games
- Live dealer: streamed tables with real dealers and physical equipment
- Sportsbook: pre-match and in-play fixed-odds betting
- Platform: accounts, wallet, bonuses, KYC, responsible gambling, reporting
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between iGaming and gaming?
Gaming generally means video games played for entertainment. iGaming specifically means online gambling for real money, which is licensed and regulated in each jurisdiction.
What does an iGaming operator need to launch?
A licence in the target market, a platform for accounts and wallets, payment processing, and game content — usually taken from one aggregator API rather than dozens of studio integrations.