In an industry that relies heavily on printing, durable and dependable printing solutions play an important role in the lottery and gaming industry. Read further about key ways printing technology is used for lottery stations, in casinos, and other various betting applications.
Roles of Printing in Lottery and Gaming
• Lottery
To purchase a lottery ticket, one can visit an authorized retailer, such as a convenience store or gas station, to select their lottery numbers and pay for the ticket price. Upon payment, the retailer will then print a physical ticket receipt for you, which is required to claim any winnings.
• Casino
- Slot machine tickets: Players receive printed tickets nowadays instead of coins. These tickets show a player’s winnings and can be redeemed at cashiers or kiosks.
- Event tickets: For concerts or special events held in the casino, printed tickets are issued to guests.
- POS receipts: POS systems in restaurants, bars, and retail shops within a casino use printers to provide customers with receipts on transactions.
• Sportsbooks
A venue where someone can wager on a range of sporting events. Betting varies based on the sport or type of game. When you make a wager at a sportsbook, a receipt gets printed out which lists the official record of the wager. Sportsbooks generally feature traditional betting windows, multiple television screens with places to sit and watch games, and interactive betting stations.
• Horse racing
Many horse racing venues have betting stations where someone can stake money on a horse. After you place your bet, the system generates a receipt with important information such as race number, horse number and name, the amount wagered and time of the bet. The receipt serves as proof of your wager and is essential for claiming any winnings.
Considerations for Printing Technology
Printing technology plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and success of lottery and gaming operations.
• High Quality Printing
A high-performance printer with efficient components minimizes maintenance requirements and potential downtime, ensuring smooth operations and minimizing the potential wait time of customers. The printers print speed, cutter performance and print head quality contribute to the quality of receipt printing.
• Various Formats Supported
With a variety of printing capabilities on the market, consider the appropriate printing format such as: thermal, label, or receipt printing. Adaptability for different lottery and gaming formats is essential to serving customers with a positive experience.
• Integration into Existing POS Systems
Quick and hassle-free installation processes are vital for time-sensitive businesses. Look for printers that offer seamless plug-and-play installations to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
BIXOLON Printing Solutions
With over 30 years of experience in printing, rely on BIXOLON’s efficient printing solutions to elevate your operations. Compatible with all major platforms, BIXOLON printers can seamlessly integrate into different applications. Featured printers for lottery and gaming environments include:
Comprised of 2-inch and 3-inch open frame kiosk printing mechanisms ideal for standalone self-service kiosk installations. The user-friendly design and powerful printing performance provide a range of options for any kiosk build.
A compact and durable 3-inch thermal kiosk printer designed for integration into kiosk hardware. The side open frame and power switch as well as reset buttons on both sides of the mechanism allow it to be perfect for small spaces and enables easy mounting.
A 3-inch thermal POS printer with up to 400 mm/sec printing speed at 180 dpi making it ideally suited for accelerated printing needs of many retailers.
A multi-functional cube design ultra-compact printer series with flexible mPOS configuration capabilities, various USB peripherals, and Web & Cloud based printing. The series also includes a built-in battery option, making it an ideal choice as a standalone mPOS solution.
To find out more about BIXOLON’s printing solutions, visit BIXOLON or contact your local BIXOLON sales representative.
