EGM (Electronic Gaming Machine)
Definition
A land-based slot or video gaming machine. The dominant revenue driver in many US and Australian casino floors.
Why it matters
Related terms
- Game StudioPlatform
A B2B supplier that designs and develops casino games (slots, table games, live games, crash games) for distribution to operators via aggregators or direct integration.
- Land-Based CasinoProduct
A physical casino property. Distinct from online gambling, with different licensing, technical, and operational frameworks.
- Cashless GamingPayments
Retail casino payment models that replace cash on the floor with digital wallets, cards, and app-based funding. A major operational shift in US tribal and commercial casinos.
- Hold PercentageCommercial
GGR divided by handle, expressed as a percentage. The realized margin on sportsbook or casino activity over a period.
- RTP (Return to Player)Product
The long-run percentage of stakes returned to players in a given casino game. Mandatory disclosed in most regulated markets and a key competitive feature in casino content.
- VolatilityProduct
A characteristic of casino games describing the variance of outcomes around the expected return. High-volatility games produce larger wins and dry spells; low-volatility games produce frequent small wins.