{"id":1751,"date":"2021-10-12T13:21:40","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T13:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/?p=1751"},"modified":"2025-06-04T12:58:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T12:58:26","slug":"benefits-of-a-vpn-for-online-gaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/benefits-of-a-vpn-for-online-gaming\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of a VPN for Online Gaming"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you feel like VPNs are being recommended more and more these days, rest assured you aren\u2019t imagining it. As we become even more aware of the cyber threats we face in day-to-day internet usage, the security perks of VPNs are becoming more relevant. This guide highlights why using a VPN for online gaming offers some benefits.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/benefits-of-a-vpn-for-online-gaming\/#How_a_VPN_for_online_gaming_offers_benefits\" >How a VPN for online gaming offers benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/benefits-of-a-vpn-for-online-gaming\/#A_VPN_for_online_gaming_offers_safety_in_competitive_multiplayer_environments\" >A VPN for online gaming offers safety in competitive multiplayer environments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/benefits-of-a-vpn-for-online-gaming\/#Extra_Protection_with_Money_at_Hand\" >Extra Protection with Money at Hand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/benefits-of-a-vpn-for-online-gaming\/#Protection_of_minimal_payments\" >Protection of minimal payments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/benefits-of-a-vpn-for-online-gaming\/#Regular_winnings_even_with_smaller_deposits\" >Regular winnings even with smaller deposits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/benefits-of-a-vpn-for-online-gaming\/#Beating_Throttling\" >Beating Throttling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/benefits-of-a-vpn-for-online-gaming\/#General_Privacy\" >General Privacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/benefits-of-a-vpn-for-online-gaming\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" >Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_a_VPN_for_online_gaming_offers_benefits\"><\/span>How a VPN for online gaming offers benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Factor in the semi-permanence of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/work-from-home-is-here-to-stay-companies-must-adjust-to-succeed-says-servicenows-chief-customer-and-partner-officer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">work-from-home conditions<\/a>, and it\u2019s no wonder people are looking for more ways to protect their internet activities.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is also worth remembering that VPNs are not only useful for personal browsing and work-related activity. Private networks are also being put to use more frequently by online gamers, who see a number of benefits in the technology.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"iprovpn_btn_cta_row\">\n    \t<a class=\"btn_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" title=\"Get iProVPN Now\">Get iProVPN NOW <i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_VPN_for_online_gaming_offers_safety_in_competitive_multiplayer_environments\"><\/span>A VPN for online gaming offers safety in competitive multiplayer environments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The dominance of multiplayer formats in online gaming today means that things can get quite competitive at times. More often than not, games remain civil, and even disagreements between players are no big deal. That said, unexpected things can happen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maybe you say the wrong thing to someone in the midst of a battle-royale-style shootout.<\/li>\n<li>Perhaps you beat someone one too many times in Madden or FIFA.<\/li>\n<li>Or maybe you take a big hand off a trash-talking opponent in a poker game at an online casino.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In any of these cases, someone\u00a0could\u00a0be motivated to try a DDoS attack or something similar against you. As we noted in a previous look at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-for-gaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">private networks for gaming<\/a>, this is not likely to happen. But the extra layer of privacy afforded to you by a VPN can protect you in the event that it does.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extra_Protection_with_Money_at_Hand\"><\/span>Extra Protection with Money at Hand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We just alluded to poker and casino sites, and in online gaming environments like these, some also appreciate VPN protection for the sake of financial security. Again, it\u2019s unlikely to experience any sort of attack when depositing or withdrawing funds at an online casino site.<\/p>\n<p>But playing with a VPN provides some reassurance that your funds \u2014 and potentially significant winnings \u2014 are even less likely to be at risk. Two factors make this well worth considering even for gamers who don\u2019t deposit much money at casino sites.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protection_of_minimal_payments\"><\/span>Protection of minimal payments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first is that even a minimal deposit will sometimes require credit card or payment processor information \u2014 all of which is protected by reputable platforms, but can always be\u00a0more\u00a0protected by extra measures on your end.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regular_winnings_even_with_smaller_deposits\"><\/span>Regular winnings even with smaller deposits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The second is that even if you don\u2019t deposit much, some of the jackpot arrangements at popular casinos can result in your\u00a0winning\u00a0a lot, unexpectedly \u2014 even if you\u2019re not necessarily trying to.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.galacasino.com\/en\/games\/c\/slots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gala Casino\u2019s slot games<\/a>\u00a0do, perhaps the best job of illustrating what we mean by this, given that a number of them are visibly tagged with accumulated jackpot amounts.<\/p>\n<p>As of this writing, various slots on this platform are set to pay out prizes of $11,516 (USD), $86,058, and a whopping $3.9 million. Of course, it\u2019s a long shot for any given player to win these prizes. Those who do suddenly find major jackpot amounts being shoveled into their accounts will always appreciate any possible added security measure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beating_Throttling\"><\/span>Beating Throttling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the negatives of using a VPN for gaming is that it can increase latency. Basically, when you use a VPN, your data transfers make an extra stop. This can slow things down a little bit, and in some gaming environments, even a marginal issue like this can have a major impact.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in a massively multiplayer environment collaborating with other players, for instance, and you\u2019re always a second behind, the whole gaming experience will be affected.<\/p>\n<p>However, in some cases \u2014 most notably when playing games on public Wi-Fi \u2014 this added latency can be offset by the benefit of circumventing a practice known as \u201cthrottling.\u201d This is something that happens on some public networks. The simple way to explain it is that it slows down certain activities so as to keep networks from being overwhelmed, or from catering to some users more than others.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re playing a demanding video game, for instance, a \u201cthrottling\u201d process might slow down your gaming connection. A VPN takes you off of the public Wi-Fi, for all intents and purposes, and thus allows you to play without the risk of throttling.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Privacy\"><\/span>General Privacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finally, there is something to be said for general privacy. Online gaming is becoming ever more social, and as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesbusinesscouncil\/2021\/03\/16\/why-the-gaming-industry-could-be-the-new-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an article at Forbes<\/a>\u00a0put it, could be on its way to becoming a sort of new, dominant social media.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all well and good, and in most cases, gamers welcome the connections. But even without fear of DDoS attacks, people tend to value their privacy online. A VPN provides an extra layer of privacy, which can be reassuring even if there isn\u2019t a specific concern at hand. Plenty of gamers just like knowing they\u2019re doing all they can to keep their real lives and their gaming activity separate.<\/p>\n<p>For all of these reasons, it may be wise for gamers to consider looking into VPN options.<\/p>\n    \t<hr class=\"mt-5\">\n        <div class=\"custom_CTA mt-5\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-7 align-self-center text-lg-left text-center\">\n                    <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Browsing_Privately\"><\/span>Start Browsing Privately!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n                    <p clas=\"mb-0\">iProVPN encrypts your data for protection against hackers and surveillance. 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