Before each draw, the independent representative conducts a capsule draw to determine which draw device will be used. The winning numbers selected by either method are unpredictable. The computer's hard drive cannot be opened without breaking a numbered security seal and, inside the computer, the programs that generate the random numbers are permanently implanted and cannot be altered. Hot Spot TM Back to Top Hot Spot TM draws are conducted by a computer program that randomly selects the winning numbers. Because Hot Spot TM draws occur every five minutes, it would be impractical for draw officials to conduct mechanical draws this frequently.
Computerized draws are just as secure as mechanical draws.
The computer used in these draws is housed in the same secured draw room at Lottery Headquarters. After the official On-Line Game draws are performed using the machines, ball sets, computers, and procedures described previously, the winning numbers are noted on various documents that are verified by Draw Management staff and the independent representative. Official draw results are then distributed to Lottery retailers and media throughout the state. The Hot Spot TM draws can be viewed on any Lottery retailer's terminal that offers the Hot Spot TM game to players. Draws are broadcast statewide from the Lottery's in-house broadcast studio located at the Lottery's Headquarters draw site.