Scaling for Millions: Modernising Lotto NZ's Digital Platform
Project Overview
Lotto NZ required a modern, scalable platform to handle their digital lottery operations and extreme traffic fluctuations during major jackpot events. We developed a comprehensive headless Drupal solution that powers their omni-channel lottery platform, delivering seamless user experiences while maintaining peak performance under massive load.
Challenges
The project presented several unique challenges:
- Extreme traffic fluctuations during jackpot events
- Need for real-time data synchronization across channels
- High security requirements for financial transactions
- Complex business rules for lottery games
- Seamless integration with legacy systems
Solution
We delivered a comprehensive solution featuring:
High-Traffic Systems
To handle the massive traffic spikes during major draws:
- Implemented advanced caching strategies with Varnish and Redis
- Designed a horizontally scalable architecture with auto-scaling
- Optimized database queries and implemented query caching
- Used CDN for static assets and edge caching
- Implemented graceful degradation during peak loads
Database Management
The database architecture was designed for performance and reliability:
- Sharded database approach for improved read/write performance
- Master-slave replication for redundancy
- Optimized indexing strategy for common queries
- Automated backup and recovery procedures
- Real-time monitoring and alerting
User Experience
The frontend experience was built with:
- Decoupled React frontend consuming Drupal's API
- Progressive Web App (PWA) capabilities for mobile users
- Personalized user experiences based on playing history
- Optimized checkout flows for ticket purchases
- Accessibility compliance across all user interfaces
Results
The platform has delivered impressive results:
- Successfully handled 200x normal traffic during record jackpot events
- Increased digital ticket sales by 45%
- Reduced page load times by 60%
- Improved conversion rates by 25%
- Maintained 100% uptime during critical draw periods
Client Testimonial
"The platform performed flawlessly during our biggest jackpot event ever. The team's expertise in high-traffic systems was exactly what we needed to scale our digital operations confidently."
Sarah Thompson
Digital Operations Manager
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