What games lag the least on low internet speed?

Slots are where to play first: all big suppliers do slot games well, because the data requirements are low. Your latency won’t be “all time best”, but slot game sessions usually take less than 50 milliseconds after loading. Live dealer games will give you the most delay, due to live video feeds – but go easy on the audio, as that eats into bandwidth. For the website itself, choose classic casino games (roulette, blackjack, baccarat) using HTML5 frameworks, which tend to load faster and have fewer issues with slow connections. Always implement adaptive image quality to let users turn down the visual quality of your platform if needed. Use third party services such as WebPageTest.org to check what runs the fastest. If all is too slow for some players, they can switch to mobile optimized games, which don’t require as much bandwidth. Keep it lean.

The types of games that work at high latency rates on a slow connection are simple: slots and simple table games are pretty much it. Card and roulette games with live dealers have low latency, and are run on specially optimized servers. Most 3D, high-action games will not work. The minimum latencies that you can expect to see with these are 30-100 ms, depending on the provider. Use casinos that use software built by companies with experience making optimized, low-latency systems, and who put their servers in logical places.

For weak networks, try micro-games. Slots, blackjack, and roulettes feature the most minimal latency, as they do not demand continuous streaming. Avoid live dealer if you have weak internet access; they introduce delays. NetEnt and Play’n GO have low-latency configurations for their games. Check a couple of them with slow mobile internet before making your choice. Simplicity brings loyalty.

With flaky connectivity, you need low-latency games. Focus on suppliers that are known for high-quality experience, such as NetEnt or Play’n GO. Slots and other RNG games have very small latency, so put them at the top. Live dealer games introduce a little ping time, but they’re popular. Minimize game download times (and use caching). Use a content delivery network (CDN) to put your servers closer to players. Test on low-bandwidth networks before you launch. Make sure your customers have a good experience even on poor wifi days. Good luck!

So, if you’re thinking about players on poor connections, don’t try to build casinos with more than basic Flash games. These virtually never have latency issues, run fine on 2G, and deliver smooth play for slots and virtual sports. Live games, such as real-time roulette, will always be more laggy. You should test with NetEnt, Play’n GO, or Microgaming slots which work flawlessly on bad Wi-Fi. Most of today’s HTML5 casino games will stutter. Keep it simple.