Understanding Gaming Actual vs Metered Net
In the Gaming module, there are two key ways your gaming net profit is calculated: Metered Net Profit – based on machine activity Actual Net Profit – based on cash movement and payouts The Actual vs Metered value shows the difference between these two figures.
| Terminology | Definition |
| Metered NET Profit |
NET profit captured by the gaming machine meters, based on turnover and wins. Metered NET Profit is used for financial reporting. |
| Actual NET Profit |
NET Profit captured by the gaming machine system, based on cash and unclaimed ticket movement. |
| Actual v Metered |
The difference between Actual and Net metered (tyipcally rounding related) |
| Unclaimed Movmement Value |
The Unclaimed Movement Value is essentially the daily net change in unclaimed payouts. It is calculated by comparing the value of payouts won today but not claimed against the value of payouts claimed today for previous dates. |
Metered Net = Turnover - Total Wins - Jackpots
- Turnover (total amount wagered)
- Total Wins (credits won by players)
- Jackpots (jackpot payouts)
+/- Unclaimed Movements (plus fi a negative value minus if a positive value)
+ P2P
- CRT Payouts
- CCU Payouts
- EFT & Cheque Payouts
- Clearance (cash collected from machines)
- CRT Payouts (ticket redemptions)
- CCU Payouts (manual payouts)
- EFT & Cheque payouts (entered via CCU > Transactions)
- Unclaimed movements
- P2P (machine-to-machine transfers)
Small Variances (Normal)
It is normal to see small differences between Actual and Metered Net.
These can be validated using your gaming reports.
Common reasons include:
- Timing differences in data entry
- Minor rounding differences
- Small reporting adjustments
These figures can be validated using:
- Gaming machine reports
- Venue reconciliation reports
Large Variances (Require Investigation)
Larger variances may indicate issues such as:
Data Entry Errors
- Incorrect Turnover, Wins, or Jackpot figures
- Double check total Payout figure
- Missing or duplicated entries
Missing or Incorrect Payouts
- CRT, CCU, EFT, or cheque payouts not recorded
- Transactions entered in the wrong period
Clearance Issues
- Incorrect cash collection amounts
- Variances in physical counts
Adjustment Errors
- Incorrect Unclaimed Movements
- Missing or inaccurate P2P transfers
Troubleshooting Variances
If your Actual vs Metered variance is higher than expected:
1. Verify Metered Data
- Check Turnover, Total Wins, and Jackpots
- Ensure all figures match your gaming reports
2. Review Actual Inputs
- Confirm Clearance matches collection records
- Ensure all payout types are properly recorded:
- CRT
- CCU
- EFT / Cheque (via CCU > Transactions)
3. Check Adjustments
- Review Unclaimed Movements
- Confirm P2P entries are correct
4. Cross-check Reports
Compare your data against:
- Gaming reports
- Daily reconciliation reports
5. Check Timing
- Ensure all entries are recorded in the correct period
- Look for late or backdated transactions