The Remote Gaming Server (RGS) is the infrastructure layer that connects your slot game to operators' wallet systems, handles spin requests, enforces RTP across sessions and feeds regulatory audit logs. Every certified slot game needs one. The choice of RGS partner is one of the most consequential decisions in game development — and one of the least understood.
What an RGS Actually Does
- ▸Receives spin request from the game client (bet amount, player session token)
- ▸Runs the Random Number Generator (RNG) — certified independently by the lab
- ▸Returns spin result, win amount and updated balance to the client
- ▸Logs every transaction for regulatory audit trail
- ▸Manages free play, demo mode and jurisdiction-specific rules
Option 1: Tequity
Tequity is our primary RGS partner for new game launches. Its API is mature, well-documented and has proven operator adoption in 12+ European jurisdictions. The certification pathway via GLI and BMM is established, which significantly reduces submission preparation time.
Tequity's revenue model is a per-spin royalty, which aligns incentives with game performance rather than upfront licensing fees.
Option 2: StakeEngine
StakeEngine is our preferred choice for operators with existing StakeEngine wallet infrastructure — the integration is faster and the commercial terms are typically simpler. Less mature in regulated European markets but strong in emerging jurisdictions.
Option 3: Custom RGS
Custom RGS builds are reserved for operators with large game portfolios who need maximum control over data, commercial terms and RNG. Development cost is 3–4× higher and certification timelines are longer, but the long-term economics can work for studios with 20+ games in the pipeline.
The Questions to Ask Before Choosing
- ▸Which jurisdictions do you need live in Year 1? — Different RGS partners have different regulatory footprints
- ▸Do your target operators already use a specific RGS? — Native integrations are always cheaper than third-party bridging
- ▸What's your expected volume? — Per-spin royalties vs. fixed licensing costs break even at different GGR levels
- ▸What are your data requirements? — Some custom analytics needs require direct database access that third-party RGS prevents
Our Recommendation
For a first game targeting European operators, Tequity is the lowest-risk path. For operators with existing StakeEngine infrastructure, StakeEngine integration is typically 30–40% faster to ship. Custom RGS is a Year 3 decision, not a Year 1 one.