GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue) vs Handle
What each means, how they relate, and when to use which.Handle is the total amount wagered; GGR is what the operator keeps after paying winnings. Handle counts every stake, including money that is won and re-bet, so it is far larger than GGR. GGR is only the small slice of handle that stays with the operator.
GGR is the money an operator keeps from bets after paying out winnings — total stakes minus total winnings paid to players.
Use it when Use handle for total betting volume.
Full definition of GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue) →Handle is the total amount of money players wager over a period, counted before any winnings are paid back out.
Use it when Use GGR for the gross revenue that volume produced.
Full definition of Handle →The key distinction
- Handle is total wagers; GGR is handle minus winnings paid.
- Handle is much larger than GGR, often by an order of magnitude.
- The same handle can produce different GGR depending on the game's hold.
Common questions
What's the difference between GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue) and Handle?
Handle is the total amount wagered; GGR is what the operator keeps after paying winnings. Handle counts every stake, including money that is won and re-bet, so it is far larger than GGR. GGR is only the small slice of handle that stays with the operator.
What is GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue)?
GGR is the money an operator keeps from bets after paying out winnings — total stakes minus total winnings paid to players.
What is Handle?
Handle is the total amount of money players wager over a period, counted before any winnings are paid back out.
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Understanding, not advice. This explains how two terms differ so you can read the industry clearly. Nothing here treats gambling as a way to make money; the maths favours the house. 18+.