Net gaming revenue, or NGR, is commonly the base used to calculate RevShare commission. Its definition varies by operator, so the percentage alone cannot tell you how much you will earn.
Start with GGR#
Gross gaming revenue broadly describes stakes received minus player winnings over a period. It is not the same as deposits: players can wager funds several times, withdraw balances or receive bonuses.
From gross to net#
An operator's NGR definition may deduct bonuses, taxes, payment processing costs or other agreed items from GGR. Ask for the exact formula and a sample report. Do not assume all brands use the same deductions.
- Which costs and bonuses are deducted?
- How are refunds, chargebacks and adjustments handled?
- Which reporting period and currency are used?
- Does negative revenue carry into the next period?
A worked example#
For illustration only: if a cohort generates $10,000 GGR and the agreed deductions are $2,000, NGR is $8,000. A 30% revenue share on that base gives $2,400 commission. These are example figures, not an available Dawg Partners offer.
A higher percentage on a smaller revenue base can produce less commission than a lower percentage on a larger one. Compare both the rate and the formula.
What to ask your manager#
- Get the written NGR definition for the selected brand.
- Request a breakdown of all deductions.
- Confirm negative carryover and reconciliation rules.
- Agree the payout schedule and how adjustments are reported.
Clear terms. Confident launches.
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