Direct Answer: Server-Side Execution
A critical anxiety for high-net-worth players is losing a $5,000 wager due to a local hardware failure or a dropped Wi-Fi signal. Our technical audit confirms that at audited institutions like Stake and BitStarz, your local device dictates nothing. All high-limit infrastructure operates on Server-Side Execution. The millisecond the provider's server receives your bet confirmation, the financial outcome is mathematically locked. If you disconnect while the digital roulette wheel is spinning, the system will process the result on the backend and automatically credit or debit your centralized ledger, ensuring 100% Settlement Finality.
The Mechanics of State Channels
To understand why your funds are safe, you must distinguish between the “Frontend UI” (what you see on your screen) and the “Backend State” (the actual mathematical ledger).
- The Visual Illusion: When you spin a slot at $500 per spin, the spinning reels are merely a localized animation. The actual result was generated via a Random Number Generator (RNG) hash on the provider’s server (e.g., Pragmatic Play) the moment you clicked the button.
- The Disconnect Scenario: If your internet drops during the animation, the animation freezes, but the server has already executed the contract. Upon reconnecting, the exact mathematical state is restored. You will simply see the final balance adjustment reflected in your wallet.
For a deeper analysis of how these cryptographic hashes prevent manipulation, review our Provably Fair Algorithm Audit.
Live Dealer Protocols: The “Auto-Stand” Logic
While RNG slots require no further input after the initial bet, Live Casino table games (like Blackjack hosted by Evolution Gaming at BitStarz) present a different technical challenge. What happens if you disconnect when you have a hard 14 against a dealer’s 6, and a decision is required?
- The Timeout Window: Live dealer APIs include a strict timeout protocol (typically 10 to 15 seconds) for player action.
- The Default Action: If the server does not receive a cryptographic signature from your browser (a “Hit” or “Stand” command) within that window, the system defaults to the safest mathematical state to prevent forced capital erosion. In Blackjack, an uncommunicative hand will automatically “Stand.”
- Exception (Texas Hold’em / Baccarat): In games where the initial bet covers the entire round (like Baccarat), the hand simply plays out to its conclusion, and settlement is processed on the backend. In poker variants requiring a “Call” bet to continue, a disconnect will result in an automatic “Fold” of the initial ante.
Original Games and State Recovery
Proprietary platforms like Stake (Originals) utilize lightweight state channels to ensure rapid settlement for high-frequency betting (like Dice or Crash).
- The Recovery Protocol: If you disconnect during a high-speed automated session, the active script immediately halts to protect your liquidity. When you refresh the active session, the UI will accurately display the final completed hash of the interrupted round.
Analyst Recommendation: If you experience a disconnection during a massive hand, do not panic and do not attempt to frantically open multiple concurrent sessions. Simply refresh the active connection, allow the API to fetch the most recent server state, and check your primary ledger balance. For complete details on backend security, refer to our Security Infrastructure Audit.