iGaming: GPU Power for AI and Streaming in Regulated Markets

The world of online gambling is becoming increasingly complex, and the demands on technical infrastructure are rapidly rising. Especially the integration of Artificial Intelligence, video streaming, and other graphics-intensive applications poses significant challenges for operators, particularly in highly regulated markets. Without the right hardware, this can quickly become expensive and inefficient.

One company tackling this challenge is Internet Vikings. The hosting provider recently announced the launch of bare metal GPU servers for its clients. Rickard Vikström, CEO and founder of Internet Vikings, sees this as a natural next step to meet current needs.

Numbers and facts

Internet Vikings introduced its new bare metal GPU servers in July 2026. This solution is available for North America, Canada, and Europe. The servers can handle AI, video, and streaming workloads while remaining fully compliant with the regulatory requirements of the respective jurisdictions. According to Rickard Vikström, this allows operators to deploy the necessary computing power where it is truly needed. Quixant, another provider in the gaming hardware market, will also showcase enhanced solutions like the QMAX 3 platform at ICE 2025 in Barcelona. This platform offers processor options from Celeron to Intel Core i7 and can be configured with or without a discrete GPU to match graphics capabilities to project needs. Quixant's IQ 2 platform aims for cost-effective and powerful gaming applications.

Background

The introduction of this specialized server solution is a response to the growing demands in the iGaming market. Modern gambling offerings increasingly integrate advanced technologies that require high computing power. This includes complex algorithms for personalized player experiences and fraud detection, as well as high-resolution live dealer games and immersive virtual reality applications. The challenge lies in operating these high-performance applications within the strict boundaries of national regulations. Particularly in the US, where licensing often occurs at the state level, compliance with local hosting requirements is crucial.

Operators often struggle to balance performance and compliance. While hyperscaler environments can be flexible, they often carry the risk of opaque costs and are not always optimized for sustained, scaled GPU usage.

"You have to stay within licensed sovereign environments, which already narrows the options significantly. On top of that, many operators end up trying to force these requirements into infrastructure that wasn’t designed for it, which creates inefficiencies and performance bottlenecks." - Rickard Vikström, CEO and Founder of Internet Vikings

Internet Vikings aims to close this gap by offering dedicated capacities in compliant jurisdictions. This infrastructure is specifically designed for the demanding workloads of the iGaming and sports betting business. This innovation fits seamlessly into Internet Vikings' existing offerings, which include cloud hosting, bare metal solutions, colocation, and disaster recovery services.

Why it matters for German players

For German players, these technical developments do not have a direct impact on their daily gaming experience at first glance. However, the stability and performance of the underlying server infrastructure indirectly affect the gaming experience. Smooth live streams, fast loading times, and innovative AI-supported functions are only possible if the technical prerequisites are met. In Germany, the gambling market has been strictly regulated since the GlüStV 2021. The Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States (GGL) licenses and supervises online casinos. Players will only find casinos on a whitelist of approved providers that meet strict requirements, including a stake limit of €1 per spin on slot machines and a monthly deposit limit of €1,000, which is controlled via the central monitoring system LUGAS. Such regulations require casino operators to ensure that their entire technical infrastructure, including hosting and data storage, complies with German compliance requirements, thus ensuring a fair and safe gaming experience for German customers.

What it means for GGL-licensed casinos

For GGL-licensed casinos in Germany, these technological advances primarily mean an improved ability to combine regulatory requirements with state-of-the-art performance. The need to store and process data according to German law is fundamental. Providers like Internet Vikings offer tailor-made solutions that provide high computing power for AI and streaming without compromising compliance. This is particularly important for complying with the player deposit limit of €1,000 per month, the LUGAS system, and the prevention of game manipulation. The ability to use compute-intensive applications such as AI for responsible gaming and fraud detection is significantly enhanced by dedicated GPU resources. Products developed by Quixant, such as the compliance-driven Software Suite, also underline the importance of security and regulatory conformity across the entire gaming sector. GGL casinos can thus not only offer a technically state-of-the-art gaming experience but also better fulfill their obligations towards players and the regulatory authority. The aim is to leverage innovations while maintaining the security and integrity of the German gambling market.