The impact of the Internet on the quality of live play
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:
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:
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:
4. Connection type
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:
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.
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.
