Casino game aggregator vs direct provider integration
One integration to many providers versus connecting each provider separately.
When launching a casino you can connect content providers two ways: through an aggregator or by integrating directly with each provider. The RakeCore aggregator is a single integration that opens access to Pragmatic, Evolution, Spribe, Hacksaw and our own in-house games through one API.
Direct integration means a separate connection, reconciliation and maintenance for each provider. The aggregator handles all of that: a seamless idempotent wallet, unified reconciliation and per-tenant curation of the game lineup. Below is a comparison across effort, time, maintenance and wallet handling.
Side by side
| Aggregator | Direct integration | |
|---|---|---|
| Integration effort | One integration for all | Separate one per provider |
| Time | Fast, providers already connected | Slow, provider by provider |
| Number of providers | Pragmatic, Evolution, Spribe, Hacksaw and in-house | As many as you connect yourself |
| Single API | Yes, one API across all | A distinct contract per provider |
| Maintenance | On the aggregator side | You maintain each integration |
| Reconciliation | Unified, centralized | Separate per provider |
| Wallet | Seamless, idempotent | You build it per provider |
| Content curation | Per tenant | Configured manually |
- You want a broad catalog quickly without many integrations.
- You'd rather not maintain a separate contract and reconciliation per provider.
- A single seamless wallet with idempotent operations matters to you.
- You need to curate the game lineup individually per brand (tenant).
- You need specific terms or a direct contract with a particular provider.
- You have a team ready to maintain separate integrations and reconciliations.
- You need maximum control over each individual connection.
- Your catalog is limited to a couple of providers and integration scale is small.
The aggregator is the practical choice for most operators: one integration, a single API, a seamless wallet and centralized reconciliation speed up launch and reduce support load. Direct integration is justified when you need a direct contract with a specific provider and have the resources to maintain it yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Which providers does the RakeCore aggregator cover?
A single integration opens access to Pragmatic, Evolution, Spribe, Hacksaw and our own in-house games through one API.
What is a seamless wallet and why idempotency?
A seamless wallet keeps the balance in one system, and idempotency ensures repeated requests never cause a double debit or credit.
How much faster is the aggregator than direct integration?
Substantially: providers are already connected through one API, so you avoid a separate integration, reconciliation and maintenance for each.
Can I curate games per brand?
Yes, the aggregator supports per-tenant curation of the game lineup, so the catalog can be tailored individually.
Who handles transaction reconciliation?
Through the aggregator, reconciliation is centralized on its side, whereas with direct integration you run separate reconciliation per provider.