Why a Fair Draw is Essential for Your Lottery or Sweepstake

If you're organizing a digital lottery or promotional sweepstake, you're not only raising funds or generating leads — you're also building trust with participants, sponsors, and regulators. Whether your goal is fundraising or lead generation, a fair and demonstrably random draw is not optional; it's required. In this article, you'll discover why a certified draw is essential under the guidelines of the Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or Ksa), how to prove compliance, and how Lotify supports you every step of the way.

What Are the Ksa's Rules for a Fair Draw?

The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or Ksa) enforces clear standards for fair draws and monitors compliance closely. According to the Ksa, every draw must be:

• Objective and demonstrably random

• Verifiable and transparent

• Independent of commercial influence

See: kansspelautoriteit.nl

To ensure your draw meets these criteria, it's critical to use a certified draw system.

What Is a GLI-Certified Draw?

A certified draw means the selection of winners is conducted in a way that has been officially reviewed and approved by an independent third party. Through the Lotify platform, you can use a draw system that is certified by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI). GLI is a globally recognized authority that tests drawing systems for randomness, and security.

A GLI certification ensures that your drawing system meets the highest standards, including:

• Randomized draws based on internationally recognized technical protocols

• Complete logging and auditability of every draw

• Full exclusion of manipulation or human interference

"Lotify is the only SaaS (Software as a Service) platform in the Netherlands offering a GLI-certified draw mechanism for lotteries and sweepstakes." — Pim Vogels, Chief Technology Officer at Lotify

How does Lotify's drawing process work?

Lotify’s drawing process combines two unique keys: a primary key that is automatically generated by Lotify, and a secondary key that can be added by the organizer or an independent notary. Together, these keys form the basis of a deterministic and reproducible process — the same input will always lead to exactly the same outcome.

During the drawing, all entries and system actions are automatically hashed. These hashes generate unique verification codes that safeguard the integrity of the data. All information, including these codes, is securely recorded in an official drawing report, ensuring the entire process can be verified at any later time.

How can I prove that our drawing process was conducted fairly?

Thanks to the combination of unique keys, automatic hashing, and the deterministic nature of the process, every drawing conducted via Lotify is fully reproducible and verifiable. All relevant data is automatically captured in a digital drawing report, including:

• The exact time the drawing took place

• All registered entries

• The method by which the winner(s) were randomly selected

• Unique verification codes (hashes) proving the integrity of the process

This report can be used at any time to demonstrate to the Ksa, participants, or sponsors that the drawing process was conducted fairly and in accordance with all applicable regulations — even years later.

Compliance Checklist: Is Your Draw Fully Compliant?

☑️ Are you using certified drawing system (such as GLI)?

☑️ Is the draw fully independent?

☑️ Is a digital drawing report maintained for every draw?

☑️ Can the draw be immediately justified to the Ksa or sponsors?

☑️ Is the entire process transparent for participants?

What Are the Risks of a Non-Certified or Manual Draw?

The Ksa actively monitors games of chance. If you're unable to prove your drawing process was conducted fairly, the consequences can include:

• Having your lottery or campaign declared invalid

• Damage to your organization's reputation

• Loss of trust from participants or sponsors

• Financial penalties or regulatory sanctions

Conclusion

Lotify is the only provider in the Netherlands offering a digital lottery platform with a GLI-certified draw mechanism. Through the Lotify platform you are ensured of:

✅ Full compliance with Dutch gambling regulations
✅ Verified random and fair drawing process
✅ Internationally recognized GLI certification
✅ Brand protection
✅ Automated technical assurance and draw logging

Ready to Organize a Fully Compliant Digital Lottery or Sweepstake?

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