GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue)

Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) is the primary measure of a casino's financial performance, calculated as total wagers received minus total winnings paid out. It represents the 'house take' before operating expenses, taxes, and regulatory fees. South African gambling statistics use GGR to report industry size — the SA casino industry generates approximately R30+ billion in GGR annually. For players, understanding GGR helps contextualise the house edge on a macro scale — it's the aggregate result of the mathematical advantages built into every game. Regulators use GGR to calculate gambling taxes and assess licence fees.