Introduction to Casino Game API Integration
Integrating casino games requires careful planning and understanding of industry-standard protocols. This guide covers the essential aspects of a successful integration.
Wallet Integration Types
Seamless Wallet (Recommended)
With seamless wallet integration, all financial transactions happen in real-time:
Player Action → Game Server → Operator Wallet → Response → Game Continues
Advantages:
- Real-time balance updates
- Single source of truth for player funds
- Better fraud prevention
- Low-latency API endpoints (<100ms)
- High availability (99.9%+)
- Proper transaction idempotency
Transfer Wallet
Players transfer funds to a game wallet before playing:
Transfer In → Play Session → Transfer Out
Advantages:
- Simpler implementation
- Less real-time dependency
- Funds locked during play
- Potential balance discrepancies
Authentication & Security
API Key Management
- Use separate keys for production and staging
- Rotate keys regularly (every 90 days recommended)
- Store keys in secure vaults, never in code
Request Signing
All requests should be signed using HMAC-SHA256:
signature = HMAC-SHA256(requestBody + timestamp, secretKey)
IP Whitelisting
Restrict API access to known IP addresses for production environments.
Error Handling
Implement robust error handling for common scenarios:
| Error Code | Description | Action |
| 401 | Authentication failed | Check API credentials |
| 402 | Insufficient funds | Cancel bet, notify player |
| 429 | Rate limited | Implement backoff |
| 500 | Server error | Retry with exponential backoff |
Performance Optimization
Caching
Cache static data like game lists and configurations:
- Game metadata: 1 hour TTL
- Provider status: 5 minutes TTL
- Player preferences: 15 minutes TTL
Connection Pooling
Maintain persistent connections to reduce latency:
- HTTP/2 for multiplexing
- Keep-alive connections
- Connection pool sizing based on traffic
Testing Checklist
Before going live, verify:
- [ ] All wallet operations (bet, win, refund)
- [ ] Session timeout handling
- [ ] Network failure recovery
- [ ] Currency conversion accuracy
- [ ] Responsible gaming limits
- [ ] Game history recording
Platin Gaming Integration Support
Our integration team provides:
- Dedicated technical account manager
- Staging environment with test credits
- Comprehensive API documentation
- Postman collections for testing
Contact us to get started with your integration.