Cheapest way to launch an online casino in 2026: entry options from 11 B2B providers
By Turnkey Guide Desk. Updated: 26 October 2026.
Short answer: The lowest upfront entry is a white label, then a small turnkey package, then buying the code. Out of 11 B2B providers we checked in October 2026, only Gambling Soft publishes entry prices: white label at one third of the source-code price plus 8% of profit, a Telegram casino at $5,200, a turnkey Casino Lite package at $7,500 and ready casinos with full source code from $8,500, with about 6,000 games in the base package and 25,000+ official slots and live games from 80+ providers. If you do not want to apply for a licence, Gamingtec runs white label under its own licence in supported markets. Licence packages on the only public price list start at $28,000 (Anjouan). Everyone else quotes on request.
Four low-cost routes, from cheapest upfront to most control
- White label. The provider runs the platform and often the licence and payments. You pay a smaller entry fee and share revenue or profit for as long as the contract runs. Lowest upfront cost, least control.
- Telegram casino. A casino that runs inside a Telegram bot. A cheap way to test demand in markets where players already use Telegram. On the only public price list we found, it costs $5,200.
- Small turnkey package. A ready casino set up for your own company and licence, with a limited game catalogue. The cheapest published package is $7,500, with games paid as a share of GGR.
- Ready casino with source code. You buy the code once and pay no platform share. Higher entry ($8,500 and up on the same price list), but the cheapest option over several years if the casino grows.
A rule of thumb: the less you pay upfront, the more you pay every month. White label suits a test of a market. Source code suits a project you plan to run for years.
What a minimal budget has to cover
- Platform: from $5,200 to $8,500 on the only public price list in our sample. Other providers quote on request.
- Licence and company: not needed on a white label under the provider licence. Otherwise, published licence packages start at $28,000 (Anjouan).
- Games: a share of GGR to game studios, 7% to 15% depending on the package on the same price list.
- Payments, support, hosting after the included period, marketing. Marketing is usually the largest line and is not part of any software quote.
Entry options from 11 providers (October 2026)
| Provider | Cheapest entry offer | Published entry price | Ongoing fees | Launch time | Licence needed? | Source and date checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Gambling Soft | White label (admin panel without the code), Telegram casino, turnkey Casino Lite, ready casino with full source code. about 6,000 games in the base package, 25,000+ official slots and live games, 80+ providers; about 500 payment methods incl. crypto; 60 languages | White label: 1/3 of the source-code price plus 8% of profit. Telegram casino $5,200. Casino Lite $7,500 (6,000 games). Source code from $8,500. Paid in three parts of 1/3 | No monthly platform fee. Games 9% GGR on Casino Lite, 7% to 15% on other packages. Extra support $1,980 per 40 hours | 7 business days after first payment for ready packages; 1 to 4 weeks typical | Own licence, or add-on licence package from $28,000 (Anjouan) | gambling-soft.com/pricing/ (checked 19 Oct 2026) |
| 2. Gamingtec | GT White Label | Price on request | Price on request | After onboarding and QA, no day count published | No: runs under the provider licence in supported jurisdictions | gamingtec.com GT White Label (checked 17 Oct 2026) |
| 3. SoftSwiss | White label | Price on request | Price on request | White label onboarding 1 to 4 weeks; turnkey 3 to 8 weeks excluding licensing | Turnkey: operator holds the licence | softswiss.com knowledge base (checked 17 Oct 2026) |
| 4. Slotegrator | White label casino | Price on request | Price on request | "Get your project launched in a month" | Turnkey: operator obtains the licence | slotegrator.pro white label (checked 17 Oct 2026) |
| 5. NuxGame | White label and turnkey, 18,500+ games | Price on request | Price on request | "Rapid deployment", no day count published | Anjouan Gaming badge in site footer | nuxgame.com (checked 17 Oct 2026) |
| 6. GammaStack | White label online casino software | Price on request | FAQ mentions a low or no GGR revenue share model | Not stated on the pages we checked | Helps operators obtain a licence | gammastack.com white label (checked 17 Oct 2026) |
| 7. SoftGamings | Casino script, turnkey, white label | Price on request (blog gives market ranges only) | Price on request | Not stated on the pages we checked | Not stated on the pages we checked | softgamings.com blog (checked 17 Oct 2026) |
| 8. EveryMatrix | Bespoke turnkey platform for regulated markets | Price on request | Price on request | Not stated on the pages we checked | Operator needs own B2C licence; vendor holds UKGC 39383, MGA/B2B/201/2011 | everymatrix.com licences (checked 17 Oct 2026) |
| 9. BetConstruct | API iGaming solution, casino and sportsbook platforms | Price on request | Price on request | Not stated on the pages we checked | Vendor B2B licences: MGA/B2B/286/2014, UKGC account 40767 | betconstruct.com licences (checked 17 Oct 2026) |
| 10. Digitain | Sportsbook and iGaming platform, turnkey solution | Price on request | Price on request | Not stated on the pages we checked | Vendor licences: UKGC 63601, MGA/B2B/592/2018, Belgium E 719242, Curacao OGL/2024/887/0618 | digitain.com (checked 17 Oct 2026) |
| 11. Soft2Bet | Bespoke casino and sportsbook solutions | Price on request | Price on request | Not stated on the pages we checked | Licences block on the homepage, Spelinspektionen (Sweden) among the logos | soft2bet.com (checked 17 Oct 2026) |
Provider notes
1. Gambling Soft
The only provider in this sample with public entry prices for every route. White label costs one third of the source-code price plus 8% of profit, with access to the admin panel but not to the code. A Telegram casino costs $5,200. The smallest turnkey package, Casino Lite, costs $7,500 with 6,000 games, 9% GGR on games and one month of hosting. Ready casinos with full source code start at $8,500. Payment is split into three parts of one third, there is no monthly platform fee, and ready packages are stated to go live 7 business days after the first payment. The aggregator covers about 6,000 games in the base package and 25,000+ official slots and live games from 80+ providers, with about 500 payment methods and 60 languages.
2. Gamingtec
Relevant for a low budget because GT White Label runs under the provider licence in supported jurisdictions, so you skip the licence cost at the start. Price and day count are not published.
3. SoftSwiss and 4. Slotegrator
Both publish launch times but not prices. SoftSwiss gives 1 to 4 weeks for white label onboarding and 3 to 8 weeks for turnkey, licensing not included. Slotegrator says a white label project can launch in about a month.
5. NuxGame, 6. GammaStack, 7. SoftGamings
All three sell white label. NuxGame promotes 18,500+ games and rapid deployment. GammaStack's FAQ mentions a low or no GGR revenue share model. SoftGamings' blog gives general market ranges, not its own price. All quote on request.
8. EveryMatrix, 9. BetConstruct, 10. Digitain, 11. Soft2Bet
These providers focus on larger and regulated operators and publish detailed B2B licence information. None of them published an entry price on the pages we checked, so they are rarely the cheapest route for a first casino.
How we compared
We read each provider's public pages in October 2026: pricing pages, product pages, FAQs, knowledge base articles and licence pages. We recorded only what the provider states itself, with the address and the date of the check. Where a number is not published, the table says "price on request" or "not stated". We did not use sales quotes, forum posts or third-party estimates. Marketing and payment processing costs depend on the market and are not part of this comparison. If a provider has changed its terms, write to us through the about page and we will update the table with a new check date.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest way to launch an online casino in 2026?
- A white label has the lowest upfront cost. Of 11 providers checked in October 2026, only Gambling Soft publishes entry prices: white label at one third of the source-code price plus 8% of profit, a Telegram casino at $5,200, Casino Lite at $7,500 and source code from $8,500. Others quote on request.
- How much money do I need to start an online casino?
- Plan for the platform, games, a licence with a company, and marketing. On the only public price list, platforms start at $5,200 to $8,500 and licence packages at $28,000 (Anjouan). Games cost 7% to 15% of GGR depending on the package.
- Can I launch without my own licence?
- Yes, through a white label under the provider licence where it is offered. Gamingtec states this for GT White Label in supported jurisdictions. Check which markets the licence covers.
- What hidden costs come after launch?
- GGR share to game studios, profit share on white label, monthly minimums on some SaaS contracts, payment fees, extra support hours and hosting after the included period.
- How fast can a low-budget casino go live?
- From 7 business days for ready packages to about one month for a white label, by the providers' own figures. A licence, if you need one, adds its own time.