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Capermint provides lottery software development for state and provincial lotteries, their vendors, licensed operators and charities: draw engine, ticketing, player wallet, retailer, prize-claim and regulator-reporting modules. Typical ranges: $10K–$40K for a single-game MVP, $35K–$120K for a white-label or turnkey platform built in 6–10 weeks before approvals, and custom platforms from $60K. Operators hold the licenses.
What lottery software is and who buys it
Lottery software is the set of systems that sells chances in a draw or instant game, picks winners by chance and pays prizes under a regulator's rules: game and prize configuration, the draw engine, ticket sales on web, app and retail, player accounts and wallet, prize claims and the audit trail. Capermint designs, builds and integrates these systems; we do not run lotteries or sell tickets.
Buyers of lottery software development usually fall into five groups:
- State and provincial lotteries and their technology vendors adding online sales, e-instant games, second-chance draws, player apps or retailer tools to an existing central system.
- Licensed lottery operators and concessionaires that need a full platform under their own license.
- Charities and society lotteries running licensed raffles, 50/50 draws and prize lotteries online.
- iGaming operators adding keno, draw or instant-win games where their license allows it.
- Brands and media companies running free-entry prize draws and predictor games.
| Item | Capermint lottery software |
|---|---|
| Channels | Lottery app development for iOS and Android, plus responsive web, PWA, retail terminals and partner APIs |
| Delivery models | White-label or turnkey platform on a ready core, custom platform, single modules for an existing lottery system, co-development with your team |
| Typical price bands (USD) | Single-game MVP $10K–$40K; white-label or turnkey $35K–$120K; custom single-vertical $60K–$180K; multi-vertical $200K–$500K+ |
| Build time | 6–10 weeks for a platform on a ready core, before regulator approval and lab testing; custom builds are phased, with dates set in scoping |
| Licensing | Operators are responsible for licensing; we build to the technical requirements of the target jurisdiction |
| Markets | US and Canada first; also the UK and EU, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and APAC, subject to local law; India free-to-play and social formats only |
| Company | Capermint Technologies Pvt Ltd, founded 2014 in Ahmedabad, India; over 200 specialists; Capermint-reported 650+ customers worldwide; Clutch 4.9/5 from 13 reviews |
We schedule calls in US and Canadian business hours. Prices are typical ranges; a final quote follows a scoping call.
What a lottery platform includes
A charity 50/50 raffle and full online lottery software use the same modules at different depths. We build them as one platform or as single modules for the system you already run.
Game and prize configuration
Number matrices such as 6/49 or pick-3, ticket prices, draw calendars, fixed and pari-mutuel prize tiers, jackpot caps and rollover rules, versioned so the rules behind any draw can be shown later.
Draw engine and scheduler
Sales open and close on schedule, the ticket pool is frozen before each draw, and results come from a tested RNG draw system or a physical draw entered under dual control.
Ticketing and wager management
Unique ticket serials, quick picks, multi-draw tickets and subscriptions, group play where permitted, and validation by barcode or ticket ID.
Player accounts, wallet and cashier
Registration, a double-entry wallet, deposits and withdrawals, play limits, and payment methods such as cards, ACH, Interac and e-wallets, as the regulator allows.
KYC, age, location and responsible play
Identity and age checks through your verification vendor, geolocation where sales are limited to a state or province, spend and time limits, and self-exclusion.
Winner matching, claims and payouts
Automatic winner matching, instant wallet credit for small prizes, a review workflow with identity checks for larger claims, and claim records for tax and audit teams.
Retailer, agent and terminal network
Retailer onboarding, terminal and POS sales, ticket validation, commissions and settlement. Our retail betting software covers the terminal, kiosk and agent patterns lotteries also use.
Results, apps and second-chance draws
Results pages, APIs and push alerts, ticket checkers, loyalty, and second-chance draws for non-winning tickets, within local marketing rules.
Back office, audit and reporting
Sales, prize liability and payout reports, reconciliation, role-based access, tamper-evident logs, and feeds for an independent internal control system (ICS) where the lottery uses one.
Need games or game servers only? We build e-instant and draw games in HTML5, serve draw-based games from a remote gaming server (RGS), and build bingo games on similar draw logic.
Lottery formats and how each one works
The format decides most of the software: a weekly jackpot draw, a fast keno game and a charity 50/50 need different draw engines, prize logic and approvals.
| Format | How it works | What the software must handle | Common buyers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draw-based lotto and jackpot games | Players pick numbers; a draw at a set time decides winners across prize tiers | Sales cut-off, ticket freeze, jackpot rollover, pari-mutuel prize pools | State, provincial and national lotteries; licensed operators |
| Daily numbers and keno | Frequent draws, from daily to every few minutes, usually with fixed prizes | High draw frequency, liability limits, fast results to every channel | Lotteries; licensed operators where permitted |
| Instant win and e-instants | The outcome is set at purchase and revealed on play; e-instants are digital scratch tickets | Prize-structure design, reveal animations, prize-pool audit | Online lottery programs; licensed operators |
| Raffles and 50/50 draws | Numbered tickets are sold and winners drawn; in a 50/50, the winner takes half the pot | Ticket caps, sales windows, live pot display, location checks, system approval | Charities, sports clubs, foundations |
| Prize draws and sweepstakes | No purchase necessary; winners drawn at random | Free-entry method, official rules, eligibility checks | Brands, media, retailers |
How a draw cycle runs
- Sales open under the game's configuration and each player's limits.
- Sales close at the cut-off, and the ticket pool is frozen and hashed.
- The draw runs on a tested RNG system, or a physical draw result is entered under dual control.
- Tickets are matched to the result and each prize tier is calculated, including pari-mutuel shares and rollovers.
- Results publish to every channel, and small prizes credit wallets automatically.
- Larger prizes move to a claims workflow with identity checks.
- Sales, prizes and liabilities are reconciled and reported to finance and the regulator.
Choosing a delivery model
| Factor | White-label or turnkey | Custom platform | Modules for an existing system |
|---|---|---|---|
| What you get | A branded lottery or raffle product on a ready core | A platform built to your specification | E-instants, apps, second-chance or retailer tools added to your central system |
| Typical price (USD) | $35K–$120K | $60K–$180K single-vertical; $200K–$500K+ multi-vertical | Set in scoping; single games $10K–$40K |
| Build time | 6–10 weeks before approvals | Phased; dates set in scoping | Phased with your release plan |
| Code and data | Terms set in the contract | Ownership or a perpetual license, set in the contract | Per the contract with you or your prime vendor |
| Good fit for | Charities, new licensees and pilots | Operators with several games, channels or markets | Lotteries and the vendors that run their systems |
How much lottery software costs
Cost depends on formats, channels, markets, approval requirements and how much of a ready core you reuse. These typical ranges are anchored on the iGaming price bands we publish.
| Scope | Typical price (USD) | Typical timeline | What it usually covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single draw, keno or instant-win game MVP | $10K–$40K | Set in scoping | One game with draw logic or prize structure, front end, basic admin and test documentation |
| White-label or turnkey lottery or raffle platform | $35K–$120K | 6–10 weeks of build; approvals add time | Branded web and app, accounts, wallet, ticketing, draw engine, claims and back office |
| Custom lottery platform (single vertical) | $60K–$180K | Phased; set in scoping | Your own platform with custom games, integrations and regulator reporting |
| Multi-vertical or multi-channel platform | $200K–$500K+ | Phased; set in scoping | Lottery plus retail, bingo, casino or sports on a shared wallet and account system |
Costs outside the development quote
- License, supplier registration and background-check fees, and legal counsel
- Independent lab testing and any security certification
- Regulator approval time, which can take longer than the build
- Per-check fees for KYC, age verification and geolocation
- Payment processing, prize funds and any reserves your regulator requires
- Hosting, retail terminals and marketing
Typical ranges. A final quote follows a scoping call.
Lottery rules by market
Lotteries are tightly controlled. A lottery is usually run by a government, a government-appointed operator or a licensed charity, and in many markets its systems must be tested or approved before tickets go on sale. Operators are responsible for licensing; we build to the technical requirements of the target jurisdiction.
United States
Lotteries are run by state governments. Federal lottery statutes exempt lotteries conducted by a state under state law, and a 2008 Justice Department opinion said a state may contract private firms for goods and services, including management, if it keeps actual control of all significant business decisions and all but a de minimis share of the equity. Official online sales (iLottery) are live in a limited number of states, including Michigan, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Georgia, Kentucky, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Virginia; Massachusetts launched online draw games and eInstants, for players 21 and over, on July 27, 2026. Courier models depend on state law: in June 2025 Texas made selling lottery tickets online or through apps a Class A misdemeanor. Free-entry sweepstakes are a separate model; see our sweepstakes casino software.
Canada
Under section 207 of the Criminal Code, provincial governments conduct and manage lottery schemes, and charitable or religious organizations may run lotteries under a provincial licence; section 207(4.1) allows a computer to sell tickets, select winners and distribute prizes in a licensed charity raffle, including a 50/50 draw. In Ontario, AGCO policy permits three types of electronic raffle: 50/50, Catch the Ace and fixed-prize. Charities must use a registered supplier's approved solution, and every proposed solution, including a charity's own platform, is subject to review and approval by AGCO Technical and Laboratory Services. Other provinces set their own rules.
United Kingdom and Europe
In Great Britain, the Gambling Commission licenses society lotteries and external lottery managers, with separate remote licences for online play, and society lotteries may only be run for good causes. Elsewhere in Europe, each country sets its own lottery model and technical rules.
Latin America, Africa, Middle East, APAC and India
Many markets run lotteries through a state operator or licensed concessionaire, and some license private operators or retail agents. Check who may hold a license, whether online sales are allowed and which test lab the regulator accepts. In India, the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 and its Rules, both in force from May 1, 2026, prohibit online money games, so for India we build free-to-play and social draw formats only.
Draw integrity and certification
We build draw engines, RNG and game math ready for independent testing by accredited labs such as GLI, iTech Labs or BMM. Certification is obtained by the operator or game owner. Labs and regulators use standards such as GLI-19 (interactive gaming systems), GLI-15 (electronic bingo and keno), GLI-14 (scratch ticket and pull-tab systems) and GLI-31 (electronic raffle systems), or their own rules. World Lottery Association members can also certify against its Security Control Standard, now WLA-SCS:2024, which includes controls for the development of gaming systems and the provision of games. Read what an RNG certificate is before you budget for testing.
App stores add rules: Apple requires lottery apps to be licensed where used, geo-restricted to those locations and free on the App Store, and Google Play allows lottery apps only in select countries, from government or licensed operators that complete its application process, hold a license for each market and block access elsewhere.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change; confirm the current position with counsel.
How our lottery software development works
Seven steps from first call to a live, supported platform. See our process for how we run sprints and handover.
Jurisdiction and approval mapping
Your markets, license or authorization, approval body, test lab and the rules that follow: channels, age, location, claim thresholds, hosting and reporting.
Game and prize design
Formats, number matrices, prize tiers, jackpot and rollover rules, draw calendar and, for instant games, prize structures with math documentation.
Scoping and proposal
Each module mapped to a ready core, custom build or extension of your system, with price, timeline and code-ownership terms fixed in the proposal.
UX and architecture
Mobile-first purchase, ticket wallet, results and claim flows, plus the ledger, draw isolation and hosting plan.
Build and integrate
Short sprints with regular demos, connecting payments, KYC, geolocation and retail systems.
Testing and approval readiness
Functional, load and security testing, draw simulations, reconciliation and the documentation labs and regulators review.
Launch, operate and extend
Staged go-live, monitoring and training; then a dedicated team adds games and markets, or your team takes over.
Why Capermint for lottery software
We are a development studio, not a lottery operator, so the platform and roadmap are scoped around your license and games. Here is what you can check.
Published iGaming work
Browse the iGaming projects on our portfolio hub. Open the iGaming portfolio
Wallets, ledgers and audit trails
We also build online casino software and social casino games, which rely on the same kind of wallets and audit trails.
Clutch 4.9/5 from 13 reviews
Capermint-reported: 650+ customers worldwide and over 200 specialists. Selected clients from our wider game and app work include Glance, Jio Glass and Tata 1mg. See our clients
Project, team or co-development
Fixed-scope project, dedicated monthly team, or co-development inside a lottery vendor's process. Some lotteries require vendor licensing or background checks; we confirm this early.
Lottery software development: frequently asked questions
What is lottery software development?
Lottery software development is the design and build of the systems that run a lottery: game and prize configuration, the draw engine, ticket sales on web, app and retail, player accounts and wallet, prize claims, and the audit trail and reports a regulator requires. It can be a full platform or single modules added to an existing central lottery system.
How much does lottery software cost?
Typical ranges with Capermint are $10K–$40K for a single draw, keno or instant-win game MVP, $35K–$120K for a white-label or turnkey lottery or raffle platform, $60K–$180K for a custom single-vertical platform and $200K–$500K+ for a multi-vertical or multi-channel platform. Licensing, lab testing, KYC, payment and hosting costs sit outside the quote. A final price follows a scoping call.
How long does it take to build a lottery platform?
A lottery or raffle platform on a ready core typically takes 6–10 weeks to build. Custom platforms are delivered in phases, with dates set during scoping. Regulator approval, supplier registration and lab testing are separate steps that can take longer than the build, so start those conversations early and plan your launch date around them.
Can a private company run a lottery in the US?
Generally, no. US lotteries are run by state governments, and federal lottery statutes exempt lotteries conducted by a state under state law. A 2008 Justice Department opinion said a state may contract private firms for goods and services, including management, if it keeps actual control and nearly all of the equity. Private companies usually supply technology and services to state lotteries, provide platforms for charitable raffles where state law allows, or run free-entry sweepstakes. This is not legal advice.
Which US states sell lottery tickets online?
A limited number of states sell tickets through official online lottery sites, including Michigan, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Georgia, Kentucky, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Virginia. Massachusetts launched online draw games and eInstants for players 21 and over on July 27, 2026. Products differ by state and the list changes, so check each state lottery's official site before you plan a launch. This is general information, not legal advice.
Can you build lottery and raffle software for Canada?
Yes, for organizations allowed to run lotteries. Under section 207 of the Criminal Code, provincial governments conduct and manage lottery schemes, and licensed charities may run raffles, including electronic 50/50 draws. In Ontario, electronic raffles must use a registered supplier's approved solution or a platform reviewed and approved by the AGCO, so supplier registration and approval are planned into the project. This is general information, not legal advice.
What is the difference between a lottery and a sweepstakes?
A lottery combines a prize, chance and consideration, meaning players pay to enter. A sweepstakes removes consideration by offering a free way to enter, so no purchase is necessary and buying does not improve the odds. In the US, lotteries are reserved for states and, where state law allows, licensed charities, while sweepstakes follow promotion rules that vary by state. This is not legal advice; confirm your model with counsel.
What is white-label lottery software?
White-label lottery software is a ready platform that a licensed operator or charity brands as its own, with games, payments and settings configured for its market. It launches faster and costs less upfront than a custom build, but gives less control. With Capermint, a white-label or turnkey lottery platform typically costs $35K–$120K, with code and data terms set in the contract.
Does Capermint provide the lottery license?
No. Capermint is a software development studio. We do not run lotteries, hold lottery licenses or sell tickets. Lotteries, operators and charities are responsible for licensing and approvals; we build to the technical requirements of the target jurisdiction and prepare the system documentation that regulators and test labs ask for.
Do you build lottery games for India?
For India we build free-to-play and social draw formats only, with no paid entry. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 and its Rules, both in force from May 1, 2026, prohibit online money games in India. For other markets, the lottery or operator must hold the license or authorization the jurisdiction requires. This is general information, not legal advice.
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