Game Mechanics Glossary

How games, odds and jackpots work under the hood, for operators choosing content rather than playing it.

Game mechanics decide margin as much as marketing does. House edge and RTP set the theoretical hold, overround does the same job for a sportsbook, and features like bet builders, cash-out, progressive jackpots and crash games change how that hold is realised over a session. This page defines each mechanic, explains who controls the parameter (the studio, the aggregator or the operator) and notes the certification rules that apply. It pairs with the iGamingHub game-provider directory, where studios are listed by the mechanics they specialise in.