is the 649 and other lottries drawn by computer?

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1. paafamily
   

   I am writing the procedure of its lucky draw.
   
   The following are the draw procedures for the Canada-wide lotteries, Lotto 6/49 and Lotto Super 7:
   A Ryo-Catteau draw machine is used to draw the winning numbers.
   The Ryo-Catteau is a standard and traditional ball machine manufactured by Ryo-Catteau of Wattrelos, France. The balls are bounced around inside the Plexiglas sphere.
   The draws are conducted by the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation (ILC) in Toronto.
   The balls are made of solid India rubber, manufactured to exact tolerances.
   The numbers on the balls are ingrained in the rubber so that the weight of each ball is the same.
   All the balls are regularly tested for weight, resilience, sphericity, volume and density.
   Representatives from an independent auditing firm audit are supposed to audit every aspect of the draw to ensure its integrity.
   You can purchase a ticket at authorized retailers until 9 PM Eastern time on draw night.
   Before every draw, each of the five regional lottery corporations notifies the ILC in Toronto once it has closed off the participating wagers in its territory.
   The draw is usually held around 10 PM ET. There have been instances during large jackpots when the draw was delayed.
   All balls are placed in numerical order in the ball rack of the draw machine. The balls are released into a drum which is spun for at least 10 seconds before a button is pressed to release the first ball.
   The ball drops into the trap at the bottom of the drum and an electric eye prompts its release into a chute. The appropriate number of balls, including the bonus, are released into the chute one by one.
   The same balls are used in every draw and undergo testing and cleaning to ensure that each meets strict requirements. If a ball is damaged, then the entire set of balls is replaced.
   Between draws, the balls are locked away in a sealed container.
   Each draw is videotaped, witnessed and officially recorded by independent adjudicators.
   Once the draw has taken place, the ILC notifies each of the lottery corporations of the winning draw numbers. These corporations then run the results through their computer systems to determine the number of winners in their territory. Afterwards, the corporations send this information to the ILC so it can establish the countrywide prize division.
   Imperfections:
   Unlike other lotteries (like in BC), the public cannot attend the draw.
   The draw is not broadcast live. You never see the balls actually dropping.
   Sales already re-open at 9:15 PM ET for the next draw, despite the current draw not being held yet.
   Unlike other lotteries and sweepstakes, employees, retailers and other affiliated parties of the lottery corporations are allowed to win.
   It is NOT recommended that you check your tickets solely by giving it to a retailer as they are allowed to claim YOUR winning ticket.
   In Ontario and Western Canada, you are forced to accept at least two Quick Picks for a Lotto Super 7 ticket, instead of having the freedom to choose all three selections yourself.
   Other Facts
   The largest Lotto 6/49 Jackpot was $26,410,706 offered in September 1995.
   The largest unclaimed 6/49 jackpot was a 1989 ticket worth $4.6 million.
   Over 65 per cent of Lotto 6/49 tickets are purchased in Ontario and Quebec. The Prairies and Territories account for 14 to 15 per cent of the sales on Lotto 6/49 and Super 7, including 3% in Manitoba.
   Roughly 70% of lottery tickets sold use computer-generated numbers or "Quick Picks." This is higher for Lotto Super 7. The percentage of jackpot winners that used a Quick Pick corresponds to the percentage of Quick Pick buyers.
   Canadian lotteries' fiscal 2003 sales increases 4% to $7.9 billion. The five Canadian lotteries' sales increased between 1% and 9% for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003. The Western Canada Lottery Corp. led the Canadian industry with a 9% increase in fiscal 2003 sales. Source: La Fleur's Magazine.
   Lotto Super 7 sales rose 62% to $1.1 billion. If the big jackpots continue for fisca 2004, Super 7 sales could exceed the leader Lotto 6/49 for the first time. Despite heavy marketing with its 20th anniversary, 6/49 experienced a 10% decline in sales.
   Sales for provincial lotteries, such as spinoff mini-649 games, also fell 7% in fiscal 2003. Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) net machine income increased 3% to $1.5 billion, making it the second most popular lottery game after instant tickets.
   Statistics Canada reports that Canadians spent $10.7 billion on government-run lotteries, casinos, and video lottery terminals (VLTs) in 2001.
   
   Hope that helps,

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