A fully upgraded arcade makes roughly $5000 per in-game day. The safe can hold up to $100,000. You just need to visit once every 9 hours of play or so.
A complete arcade with all machines installed would cost $3,767,000. A master control terminal can be bought for $1,740,000, while a drone terminal costs $1,460,000. It would take 628 hours to recoup the investment.
Arcade revenue depends greatly on the volume of customers, cost of upkeep, and reinvestment. One successful entrepreneur with three small arcades brought in $165,000 in profits in 2014.
Solo casino heists are very possible. Heists can net $400k per hour. Special cargo can net $300k per hour. VIP work can net $150k per hour.
How much money does the arcade make in GTA 5?
A fully upgraded arcade makes $5,000 per in-game day. The safe holds $100,000. Visit every 9 play hours.
How much do arcade machines make?
With all machines a complete arcade generates $6,000 hourly. Recoup the investment in 628 hours.