Lotto NZ Digital Platform
Headless DrupalHigh PerformanceE-commerce
Lotto NZ Digital Platform
Project Overview
Lotto NZ required a modern, scalable platform to handle their digital lottery operations. We developed a headless Drupal solution that powers their omni-channel lottery platform, capable of handling massive traffic spikes during major draws.
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
The headless architecture has also enabled Lotto NZ to rapidly deploy new features and games across all digital channels, significantly reducing time-to-market for new initiatives.