Step 1: Lotto License
For more significant lotteries (where the total value of all prizes in a week is no more than €30,000, or no more than €360,000 for a once-per-year lottery), the operator is required to obtain a lottery licence from their district court at least 60 days in advance of when the first ticket will be sold.
There is an alternative to the lotto licence and that is a lotto permit which can be obtained from your local Garda Superintendent and this allows a club to run a lottery up to a maximum prize value of €5,000.
If you are proposing to run a lottery in Northern Ireland, you may (depending on the legislative requirements applying to your specific situation) need to apply to your local council for a lottery licence before proceeding.
Step 2: Provide ClubZap with your lotto details
Complete the Lotto information gathering form here detailing information such as
Draw Day
Draw Time
Number Range Selection etc.
This will enable our support team to setup your draws.
Step 3: Import your existing lotto players
If your club has offline yearly sales paid via cash, cheque or Direct Debit, the ClubZap support team can import these players into our platform so they coexist with players who purchase lotto online directly via ClubZap. ClubZap also offers solutions for in-person or cash sales tracking, allowing clubs to integrate these transactions into the system via bulk uploads. A template file can be used to organize data from sales conducted outside the application, ensuring all transactions are represented within a single platform.
More info on this process here
Step 5: Sales Validation Methods
Validation of lotto tickets differs based on the method of sale:
Online Sales: These tickets are seamlessly validated through the system.
Manual Validation: ClubZap provides indirect support for clubs managing paper-based sales, where tools like random number generators are used for validation.
Step 4: Lotto Ticket Configuration Options
ClubZap supports versatile lotto ticket configurations to suit varying club needs:
Annual Tickets: Ideal for participants looking for a yearly subscription, enabling a hassle-free experience.
Multiple Lines Per Draw: Adds flexibility by allowing participants to enter multiple lines per ticket.
One-Line Weekly Draws: Offers a simple option for weekly engagement through single-line entries. For integrated sales tracking, you can find detailed instructions on preparing and submitting sales data through ClubZap's support documentation.
FAQs on ClubZap Lotto
How are in-person lotto sales tracked in ClubZap?
Can I validate paper tickets using ClubZap?
Does ClubZap assist with the actual lotto draw process?