Web casinos face extinction in 2024.

In 2024, every mobile app and website will fall into two categories: cloud-based or web-based. In the realm of US online casinos, one of these categories is increasingly taking the lead.

While the buzz around cloud technology may be more about marketing than true technological breakthroughs, deploying online casino apps and websites via cloud services has become standard practice for the most successful brands. How quickly other players in the market will adopt this standard depends on several factors, but it appears inevitable.

Proponents often portray cloud technology as the epitome of a digital utopia, where operations run smoothly at high speeds and challenges seem non-existent. However, the reality of cloud technology is more pragmatic.

The fundamental difference between offering an app or website on the cloud versus the web lies in server ownership. Whether using cloud or web hosting, both rely on servers and the Internet for functionality.

Choosing cloud services means renting server bandwidth instead of owning and maintaining servers directly. This rental typically includes service levels and access to necessary software.

Renting versus owning can be advantageous for many businesses, akin to leasing physical real estate in the offline world. It alleviates concerns such as:

Developing software for server functions
Allocating physical space and power for servers
Hiring staff for server maintenance
Addressing compliance issues

Like any business expense, the cost of cloud services must be weighed against managing these tasks internally or through outsourcing. Currently, many leading US online casino brands find cloud services cost-effective.

Cloud services are already prevalent in the online gambling sector, with platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure powering major apps such as DraftKings Casino and FanDuel Casino.

Service providers and online casino operators are also transitioning to cloud platforms. For instance, Kinectify, a provider of risk management solutions for online gambling, announced its move to Azure on June 26, 2024.

However, concerns about data security may deter some gaming companies from adopting cloud services, despite potential savings. This is particularly pertinent for US gambling licensees, who must safeguard their interests rigorously.

Tribal gaming operations exemplify these concerns about data sovereignty. Federally recognized tribes prioritize controlling the data generated by their communities and commerce. They scrutinize service agreements closely and conduct regular audits of server activity logs to ensure exclusive data ownership.

While tribal governments can partner with existing online casino operators for revenue sharing, building and maintaining their own online gambling platforms necessitates leveraging cloud services to stay competitive.

Web-based online casinos are becoming obsolete. For tribal gaming to evolve in the digital age while safeguarding sovereignty, embracing cloud services is crucial.

Original Story by: PlayUsa