Cloud-Based Platform is the Newest Arena for Online Gaming

By Cloud Computing Outlook | Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Cloud-based computing goes beyond convenience, and especially when it comes to security measures, it is the most secure method to gamble. From payment processors which secures customer data, to the constant updates made to the system addressing security flaws, cloud-based computing is always considered to be an advanced approach

FREMONT, CA: Cloud-based gaming is advantageous for both the player and the platform in many ways. For the player, it is quick and easy to access the game if it is cloud-based. It will take seconds to find the player's favorite game through an online casino website or by checking the available games on the cloud. This type of games can be bookmarked in the browser and loaded quickly, thanks to the great loading speeds. Cloud-based gaming is quite a stark contrast to the computer casino gaming in the olden days, which required the purchasing of the game before installing it and later connecting it to an online portal to initiate a multiplayer mode.

Cloud-based computing goes beyond convenience, and especially when it comes to security measures, it is the most secure method to gamble. From payment processors which secure customer data, to the constant updates made to the system addressing security flaws, cloud-based computing is always considered to be an advanced approach. Assurance is guaranteed as the gameplay is being monitored continuously to ensure fair play, and no malicious exploitation is being carried out. The older version of the game, which may be vulnerable to hackers, is impossible to run on the cloud as updates occur by default.

Platforms choose cloud-based gaming as it is the most popular technology available in the market for gaming. Online casino platforms are in favor of cloud gaming for the same reasons the customers do.

Casino platforms, in particular, rely on the security of continuous updates in the cloud-based gaming software along with the baked-in protection for the payments processed through it. It is also sometimes managed by the third party, offsetting a significant portion of the responsibility to others who regularly conduct maintenance and check whether the games are seamlessly functioning.

Unlike the traditional software, which requires lengthy updates or even newer installations after the purchase of updates, cloud-based gaming software keeps improving without all the hassle. Beyond security updates, cloud gaming software has presented enhanced latency that reduces the time taken for the players on the other end to see the move made.

Cloud-based gaming not only improves as wireless technology gets better but also supports many complex games to play with seamlessly. With the rollout of 5G technology, players who access these games will experience a low latency, glitch-free gaming sessions that are even better when used over the home broadband connection.