Hybrid Casino Platforms: Features and Benefits
Hybrid Casino Platforms: Features and Benefits
The hybrid platform combines the best properties of open-source engines and proprietary (closed) modules: a game engine, an aggregator of providers, a payment gateway and a CRM system. This allows you to quickly start and at the same time save space for deep customization.
1. Hybrid platform structure
1. Open-source kernel
Game engine (RNG module, basic cascades, spin processing)
Cache layer (Redis) and lightweight APIs for statistics
2. Proprietary modules
Content aggregator: closed API for launching certified slots (Push Gaming, NetEnt, etc.)
Payment gateway: integration with bank cards, e-wallets, local systems (PayID, POLi), cryptocurrency
CRM and bonus system: personalization of promotions, VIP-levels, mailings
3. Integration layer
API gateway combines open and closed services
Event-broker (Kafka, RabbitMQ) for transferring transactions, bets, logs
4. Administration and Monitoring
DevOps (Kubernetes, Docker) for containerizing hybrid services
CI/CD-pipeline: assembly of open-source cores and proprietary modules with a single test scenario
2. Advantages of the hybrid approach
Speed to market
You rent ready-made key modules (game aggregator, payment gateway) and immediately launch the minimum viable product (MVP) based on the open-source kernel.
Flexible customization
The open game engine allows you to change the logic of bonuses, add new RNG profiles, and proprietary modules cover complex parts (certified slots, integrations).
Cost optimization
There is no need to pay for the entire platform as a proprietary SaaS solution; pay only for premium modules, build the rest on free components.
Reliability and safety
The open-source kernel is regularly updated by the community, and closed modules undergo a mandatory audit (PCI-DSS, eCOGRA, iTech Labs).
Scalability
Containerization and division into microservices makes it possible to independently scale open-source parts (game engine) and ordered modules (CRM, payment gateway).
3. Technical capabilities
1. Semi-automatic provider integration
The addition of new studio content takes place through a proprietary aggregator, and the balance and sessions are handled by an open module.
2. Generic APIs
A single entry point for the frontend allows you to switch between open-source betting services and proprietary transaction accounting.
3. Configurable Rebate Scenarios
Basic logic - in an open engine, complex promotions and VIP functions - in a proprietary CRM module.
4. Monolith vs. microservices
The core remains an easy monolith for betting, and heavy analytics and bonuses are placed in microservices for fault tolerance.
4. Example implementations
SoftSwiss Hybrid Edition
Open-source SoftSwiss game engine, Game Aggregator API aggregator and SoftSwiss Pay payment gateway.
EveryMatrix CasinoEngine Hybrid
Open session and balance management + proprietary OddsMatrix for betting and proprietary CRM.
White Label from a major provider
Classic WL model, but instead of full SaaS, an open-source kernel is used, and the license and aggregator remain proprietary.
5. Hybrid Solution Recommendations
1. Evaluate your own resources
If there is a strong team of DevOps and developers, an open core is beneficial.
2. Identify key modules
Choose which functions you will rent (payments, CRM, audit) and which to build on your own.
3. Check compatibility
Make sure that proprietary APIs integrate easily with the open-source engine (REST/GraphQL, WebSocket).
4. Think SLA and support
Contract with suppliers of proprietary modules for response times and updates.
Conclusion:
The hybrid platform combines the best properties of open-source engines and proprietary (closed) modules: a game engine, an aggregator of providers, a payment gateway and a CRM system. This allows you to quickly start and at the same time save space for deep customization.
1. Hybrid platform structure
1. Open-source kernel
Game engine (RNG module, basic cascades, spin processing)
Cache layer (Redis) and lightweight APIs for statistics
2. Proprietary modules
Content aggregator: closed API for launching certified slots (Push Gaming, NetEnt, etc.)
Payment gateway: integration with bank cards, e-wallets, local systems (PayID, POLi), cryptocurrency
CRM and bonus system: personalization of promotions, VIP-levels, mailings
3. Integration layer
API gateway combines open and closed services
Event-broker (Kafka, RabbitMQ) for transferring transactions, bets, logs
4. Administration and Monitoring
DevOps (Kubernetes, Docker) for containerizing hybrid services
CI/CD-pipeline: assembly of open-source cores and proprietary modules with a single test scenario
2. Advantages of the hybrid approach
Speed to market
You rent ready-made key modules (game aggregator, payment gateway) and immediately launch the minimum viable product (MVP) based on the open-source kernel.
Flexible customization
The open game engine allows you to change the logic of bonuses, add new RNG profiles, and proprietary modules cover complex parts (certified slots, integrations).
Cost optimization
There is no need to pay for the entire platform as a proprietary SaaS solution; pay only for premium modules, build the rest on free components.
Reliability and safety
The open-source kernel is regularly updated by the community, and closed modules undergo a mandatory audit (PCI-DSS, eCOGRA, iTech Labs).
Scalability
Containerization and division into microservices makes it possible to independently scale open-source parts (game engine) and ordered modules (CRM, payment gateway).
3. Technical capabilities
1. Semi-automatic provider integration
The addition of new studio content takes place through a proprietary aggregator, and the balance and sessions are handled by an open module.
2. Generic APIs
A single entry point for the frontend allows you to switch between open-source betting services and proprietary transaction accounting.
3. Configurable Rebate Scenarios
Basic logic - in an open engine, complex promotions and VIP functions - in a proprietary CRM module.
4. Monolith vs. microservices
The core remains an easy monolith for betting, and heavy analytics and bonuses are placed in microservices for fault tolerance.
4. Example implementations
SoftSwiss Hybrid Edition
Open-source SoftSwiss game engine, Game Aggregator API aggregator and SoftSwiss Pay payment gateway.
EveryMatrix CasinoEngine Hybrid
Open session and balance management + proprietary OddsMatrix for betting and proprietary CRM.
White Label from a major provider
Classic WL model, but instead of full SaaS, an open-source kernel is used, and the license and aggregator remain proprietary.
5. Hybrid Solution Recommendations
1. Evaluate your own resources
If there is a strong team of DevOps and developers, an open core is beneficial.
2. Identify key modules
Choose which functions you will rent (payments, CRM, audit) and which to build on your own.
3. Check compatibility
Make sure that proprietary APIs integrate easily with the open-source engine (REST/GraphQL, WebSocket).
4. Think SLA and support
Contract with suppliers of proprietary modules for response times and updates.
Conclusion:
- Hybrid casino platforms allow you to combine the speed and economy of open-source solutions with the reliability and certification of proprietary modules. This approach gives the operator control over key processes and access to proven business functions at no extra cost.
