How Much Does It Cost To Open An Online Casino?

Opening an online casino costs €65,880 to €315,900+ depending on business model. White label: €4,500-13,500 initial. Turnkey: €13,500-45,000 initial. Custom: €180,000-900,000+ [citation:2]. Licensing adds €13,500-90,000 plus annual fees. Monthly operational costs range from €23,000-90,000 for staff plus marketing [citation:2].

• Turnkey software licence: €13,500-45,000 (one-time setup fee) [citation:2]
• Gaming licence: €13,500-90,000 (varies by jurisdiction) [citation:2]
• Legal compliance setup: €4,500-18,000 (legal consultation, KYC/AML) [citation:2]
• Payment gateway integration: €900-4,500 plus 2-5% per transaction [citation:2]
• Initial game portfolio: €0-9,000 (many included; premium games extra) [citation:2]
• Website design customisation: €1,800-13,500 [citation:2]
• Hosting and security: €180-900/month [citation:2]
• Staff (first 6 months): €23,000-90,000 [citation:2]
• Initial marketing budget: €8,500-45,000 (first 3 months) [citation:2]
• Total initial investment: €65,880 - 315,900 plus monthly operational costs [citation:2]

• Currency exchange fees when paying international providers [citation:2]
• Bank wire fees for large transfers to software partners [citation:2]
• Extra technical support beyond standard packages [citation:2]
• Chargebacks or fraud management costs [citation:2]
• Additional compliance requirements for new markets [citation:2]
• Legal updates and ongoing compliance checks [citation:2]