This is the completed digital draw sequence developed by Smartplay International for the Virgin Islands Lottery It’s not easy to change the way you conduct your lottery drawings. Players get used to the numbers being drawn in a certain way. So it was a big deal that after decades of conducting draws with a bead…
Ever wonder how the lottery is conducted? What really goes on before the show to keep everything secure, random and on-time? We’ve compiled some great behind the scenes videos created by lotteries and local news organizations. These videos highlight the detailed planning and execution that goes on, which gives players confidence in the draw results.…
While lottery players are becoming more accustomed to digitally drawn lottery numbers, providing an overview of the process increases transparency and credibility. It could make a difference for those players on the fence about playing because they think the results are rigged. It’s usually because they don’t have enough information about how the process works.…
It’s great to see such a variety in how lottery draws are conducted around the world. We’ve compiled a number of videos so you can get some ideas for your own lottery draw event. Totalizator Sportowy POLAND Lottery Machines: Phoenix and Saturn Sorteo Lotto Honduras Lottery machines: Mercury Pick2, Saturn and Standard daily La Primera…
Used lottery equipment can be a good idea if you’re just starting out and watching your bottom line. Most lotteries replace their lottery equipment on a regular schedule — sometimes as often as every few years — and in some cases ask if they can trade in their old equipment. These used lottery machines are…
Last summer, we went live with an automated and connected version of our Origin® Digital Draw System we aptly named OriginConnect™. OriginConnect™ connects directly to the retail POS system which triggers the draws after sales close, or it can run autonomously on a schedule. Since July 2019 for example, OriginConnect™ has run Vietnam’s Vietlott 10-minute…
Check out the Big Spin wheel and Jupiter high-frequency lotto machine. Stand N1-310. Spin the wheel Learn about the latest high-frequency lotto machines Discuss new iGaming integrations Once again we’re excited to be a part of ICE London at the Excel Center, February 4-6, 2020. This show is by far the one to visit if…
So you’re starting a raffle. A raffle is defined as a type of lottery where people purchase tickets or entries, each with an identifying number. Usually participants buy any number of entries, each with an equal chance of winning. A drawing is then conducted where one or more of these numbers is selected randomly to…
We’re proud to announce that Smartplay has joined the Asia-Pacific Lottery association (APLA). Established in 1999, the APLA is one of five regional associations established by the World Lottery Association (WLA) and represents 25 lotteries from 10 countries in the Asia Pacific region with combined annual revenues in excess of US$21 Billion. According to the World Lottery…
You might have heard or seen the letters ISO in relation to industrial products you’ve purchased but not quite sure what it means. If you were to sum it up in two words it would be “quality process.” ISO stands for “International Organization for Standardization” – an international agency made up of locally based standards…
Create excitement on the casino floor by using a lottery-ball machine for dozens of creative casino promotion ideas. More and more properties are incorporating lottery-style promotions into their monthly casino promotions. You can go with traditional lottery theme, or consider the draw machine as a prize board which greatly expands the themes and concepts. A…
We’re happy to announce the successful completion of the International Organization of Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 transition audit for our office and manufacturing facility. The ISO audit measures our quality systems and processes against an international standard as a way to measure quality and commitment to customers and stakeholders. Tom Markert, our president, stated, “In an industry…
Lotteries get creative with buzzworthy launch ideas Today, with consumers driving so much of the awareness generation through social media, you’ve got to do something buzzworthy. Here are some examples of how some lotteries around the world have added large-scale visual elements to their launch campaigns in order to fuel social media sharing. Giant balloons promote the Loteri…
Let’s talk about new games, new technologies and new ways to drive revenue! Stop buy and check out the RaceLotto and Jupiter machines. We also have lots of pictures on display from recent projects. Stop by or click the button to book a meeting time. Our booth is near the show entrance at N1-310. Click…
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The Cincinnati wanted to create a simple promotion to generate additional traffic into their retail store. Together we created a simple draw concept that awarded prizes based on how many red lottery balls were drawn. The more red balls that were drawn, the larger the discount applied to a customer’s purchase. Because of time, we…
The Origin® Digital Draw System was recently deployed in California Lottery, Colorado Lottery, Wisconsin Lottery and Western Canada Lottery Corporation. One reason for growth stems from being able to audit draw results easily using the system’s SmartAudit feature. “We’ve incorporated time-saving features based on suggestions from auditors and draw managers,” said Michael Rado, Director of Technology,…
In Sofia, Bulgaria, their Nova news station asked the question, “How secure are the machines being used to pick the winning numbers?” A reporter proceeded to answer that question with a personal visit to Smartplay in Edgewater Park, New Jersey. Smartplay hosted Nova TV News reporter Yasen Darakov and crew in October, giving them a…
From its very beginning, Smartplay founders focused on satisfying the customer with a quality product. Indeed, we sometimes find ourselves servicing traditional machines which have been in continual operation for fifteen or more years. So it was natural to eventually seek official recognition for our work by pursuing ISO 9001:2008 certification. The process of preparing…
We’re excited to announce changes to manage company growth and new business development initiatives. Current President and Company Founder David Michaud steps down as President, assuming a client support and operations role. Michaud founded Smartplay in 1993 growing the company to 35 employees and working with over 200 lottery organizations in 85 countries. Executive Vice…
The popularity of Smartplay’s Origin® Digital Draw System has been growing by leaps and bounds. Domestically, in 2016, we supplied eighteen new systems to state lotteries in Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, New Jersey and Wisconsin. The increase in demand in the international market has been steady, and the domestic market is gradually warming up to the…