Halogen®
The Powerball machine.
When the world watches, trust the Halogen.
Mix capacity
100
Draw capacity
10 lotto / 20 keno
Ball size
50 mm foam
Overview
The Halogen® is Smartplay's most decorated gravity-mix machine — chosen by the operators of the highest-stakes, most-broadcast lottery draws on earth.
The Halogen® gravity-mix draw machine was designed from first principles for lotteries that operate under the highest levels of public scrutiny. Its counterrotating mixing arms create thorough ball randomization inside a transparent acrylic bowl, giving regulators, broadcasters, and players full visibility into every draw. Deployed by Powerball USA and trusted across four continents, the Halogen® is the benchmark against which all gravity-mix lottery machines are measured. Every unit ships with full certification documentation and is backed by Smartplay's New Jersey engineering team for the lifetime of the machine.
Technical Specifications
Media
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Key Features
What sets the Halogen® apart.
Counterrotating Arms
Two arms rotate in opposite directions, continuously crossing ball paths to deliver provably uniform randomization with no bias zones.
RFID SmartBall
Each ball carries a unique RFID chip. Results are captured automatically — no manual reading, no transcription errors, no disputes.
Broadcast-Ready Lighting
Programmable LED arrays light the mixing bowl in any color sequence. Synchronized to your draw music and show clock.
Green-Screen Backer
Optional chroma-key panel mounts flush to the rear of the machine. Compositing lottery graphics into a live draw feed is fully supported.
Optical-Grade Bowl
The transparent acrylic mixing chamber is optically clear to all viewing angles — essential for 4K broadcast and HD studio lighting rigs.
20+ Year Service Life
Smartplay precision manufacturing means many Halogen® units have run continuously for over two decades. Parts and service are available for every generation.
Use Cases
Where the Halogen® works best.
National Jackpot Draws
Prime-time televised events with billions of tickets in play. The Halogen® is built for maximum public trust.
Broadcast Studio Draws
In-studio draws with HD/4K cameras, lighting rigs, and live graphics overlays.
Dual-Format Operations
Run lotto (10-ball) and keno (20-ball) formats from one certified machine.
Regulatory High-Security Draws
Draws requiring multi-party key holders, tamper-evident sealing, and full chain-of-custody audit trails.
Trusted By
Active deployments worldwide.
Powerball — Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), USA
The Lottery Corporation — Australia
New Zealand Lotteries Commission
Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC)
Camelot / IGT — UK National Lottery
Irish National Lottery
Options & Add-Ons
Configure your Halogen®.
RFID SmartBall Recognition
Automated result capture — each ball's unique ID is read instantly as it enters the draw tube. No manual input required.
Custom LED Lighting
Full RGB programmable arrays. Match your brand colors, create draw-night sequences, or synchronize to your show clock.
Green-Screen Backer
Chroma-key rear panel for seamless broadcast graphics compositing in live and recorded draw events.
Ball Return System
Automatically returns drawn balls to the rack between rounds. Reduces operator handling in high-frequency scenarios.
API Integration
Open API for result export, platform connectivity, and on-screen graphics trigger systems.
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Get Started
Ready to deploy the Halogen®?
Our engineering team will configure the right spec for your game format, regulatory environment, broadcast setup, and operational tempo — and provide a detailed quote.
Business hours
Mon – Fri · 7:00 am – 4:30 pm ET
Headquarters
New Jersey, USA · Est. 1993
Warranty
1 year on all new equipment