The impact of the Internet on the quality of live play
Live casinos broadcast HD video and sound in real time; any problems in the Internet connection immediately affect the quality of the game. Below are the key factors and ways to optimize them.
1. Connection speed
Minimum speed:
- SD broadcast: from 5 Mbps
- HD broadcast (720p): from 10 Mbps
- Full HD (1080p): from 20 Mbps
- Why it matters: insufficient bitrate leads to lower resolution, "blank" frames and frequent buffering.
2. Delay (ping) and video delay
Ping (RTT) Packet Round Trip Time
Optimal - up to 50 ms
Permissible - up to 100 ms
Above 150ms causes betting and video to lag noticeably
Video delay:
- WebRTC: 200-500 ms
- RTMP: 1-3 s
- HLS/DASH: 5–15 с
3. Link stability and packet loss
Valid packet loss: up to 1%
Impact: with a loss of more than 1%, artifacts appear, "slipping" frames, sound breaks.
Solutions:
- Use wired Ethernet connection
- Disable background P2P applications and torrents
4. Connection type
| Connection type | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | Low ping, stability | Requires cable and router nearby |
| Wi-Fi (5 GHz) | Mobility, good speed | Depends on interference, walls |
| Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) | Long Range | Low Speed, High Latency |
| 4G/LTE/5G | Anywhere Access | Coverage Dependency, Instability |
5. VPN and proxy
VPN delay: adds 20-100ms
When to use: only to bypass geoblocks
Tip: choose a server in your own country or near region, disconnect if there are problems with broadcasting
6. Adaptive bitrate and buffering
Adaptive bit rate (ABR): automatically adjusts the quality to the current bandwidth
Buffer:
- WebRTC: minimal, 1-3 frames
- HLS/DASH: a few seconds
- Tip: a WebRTC player with a small buffer for real-time betting is preferable
7. CDN and Geographic Factor
Content Delivery Network: PoP near user reduces RTT and packet loss
Platform choice: Favour providers with PoP in Australia or close islands
8. Hardware acceleration and device resources
Hardware decoding: browser must use GPU for video
RAM/CPU: at least 2 GB of free memory and a dual-quad-core processor
Tip: close unnecessary tabs and apps before playing
9. Practical recommendations
1. Ethernet> Wi-Fi> Mobile network.
2. Disable torrents and VPNs if not required.
3. Check the speed and ping to the live-casino scheme (speedtest. net).
4. Use modern browsers and enable hardware acceleration.
5. Periodically clear cache and cookies to avoid stale data accumulation.
Only with a balanced Internet - sufficient bitrate, low ping, small packet losses and a stable connection - the live casino in the browser will give a smooth, synchronous broadcast and accurate acceptance of bets with a real dealer.
