The Origin® digital RNG, independent by design.
Smartplay pioneered certified digital lottery draws in 2003. The Origin® digital RNG is a third-party random number generator trusted by 33 U.S. state lotteries, the Virgin Islands, and the Multi-State Lottery Association.
Choose the integration level that fits your operation.
The Origin® platform comes in two configurations. Both share the same certified RNG core. The difference is how they connect to your lottery — and how much automation you want.
Origin® Workstation
Air-gapped. Self-contained. 32 U.S. lotteries deep.
The original Origin® platform — a standalone, fully air-gapped Origin® digital RNG appliance. The workstation simulates the rhythm of a traditional draw with on-screen ball reveals, and it requires no technical expertise to run. It is currently in active service across 32 U.S. state lotteries.
- Fully air-gapped — no network attack surface
- Self-contained appliance — plug in and operate
- Simulates traditional ball-draw cadence on screen
- GLI-certified RNG with sealed audit log
- In active service with 32 U.S. state lotteries
Origin® Connect
Networked. Automated. Drop-in integration.
The next-generation Origin® — a networked, automation-ready platform that integrates with any lottery host system. Origin® Connect delivers certified random results on demand, supports automated draw schedules, and pipes results back to your platform without operator intervention.
- Open integration with any lottery host system
- Automated draw scheduling and result push-back
- On-demand certified random results via API
- Compatible with on-screen graphics & live host overlay
- Built on the same GLI-certified RNG as Workstation
Broadcast-grade visuals for every Origin® draw.
Origin® supports fully customizable digital content — game graphics, live host overlays, branded reveals, and game-show-style presentations. Configure any game format and any duration. Bring your draws to life on TV, on YouTube, or on your players' phones.
- Customizable per-game graphics & branding
- Live host integration with chroma-key overlay
- Any duration — fast, ceremonial, or anything between
- On-screen result reveal synchronized to RNG output
33 U.S. state lotteries. MUSL. The Virgin Islands.
Origin® is the de facto digital draw standard across North American government lotteries — including the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), which administers Powerball and Mega Millions.
…and 28 more U.S. state lotteries running Origin® today.
Media
Photos & Video
A draw the public can trust.
Origin® generates certified random results, presents them on screen with broadcast-grade graphics, and produces an auditable record of every draw. Whether you broadcast live or post results, the system is built for transparency.
The lottery host should never own the RNG.
Betting platforms typically integrate their own RNG. For lotteries, that's a non-starter — public trust requires an independent source of randomness. Origin® is built, certified, and operated by Smartplay, and is the reason 33 state lotteries chose it.
Third-party independence
Unlike betting-platform RNGs, Origin® is owned and operated by Smartplay — not the lottery host. Independence protects player trust.
Certified randomness
Every Origin® system is GLI-certified for randomness, security, and audit compliance. Results are reproducible and auditable.
Operational simplicity
Neither Workstation nor Connect requires specialized IT staff to run. Lottery operators can launch a draw in minutes.
Transparency for the public
Every Origin® draw produces an auditable log suitable for public reporting — the same standard as a ball-drop machine.
Ready to add Origin® to your lottery?
Our team will walk you through Workstation vs. Connect, certification timelines, and integration with your existing lottery platform.
Business hours
Monday – Friday · 7:00 am – 4:30 pm ET
Certification
GLI-tested · ISO 9001:2015
Year launched
2003 · The first certified digital draw
Support
24/7 global technical support