Streamlining Lottery Management – How Petrosoft and LottoShield Work Better Together

For convenience stores and gas stations, lottery retail is one of the most consistent and high-frequency revenue streams available. But managing it can be a whole different story.

Manual logs, ticket miscounts, skipped activations – these are all part of a system built with good intentions. Unfortunately, it remains highly vulnerable to human error and internal fraud. For retailers using Petrosoft services, there is now a smarter solution.

The Power of Automation Working Together

Petrosoft is widely known for its cloud-based back-office software, which helps thousands of retailers streamline operations through real-time reporting, inventory control, and business intelligence. LottoShield is a purpose-built lottery management system that eliminates lottery shrinkage, detects fraud instantly, and automates reconciliation from end to end.

Each system is powerful on its own. Together, they become a game-changer.

By connecting LottoShield with Petrosoft Cloud through the Business Documents API, store owners gain complete visibility into their lottery operations. From the moment tickets arrive to the moment they are sold, everything is tracked automatically in the background. You stay focused on your business, while the technology handles the rest.

What the Integration Offers

Once connected, LottoShield automatically pulls lottery purchase data using Petrosoft’s Business Documents API. This integration enables:

• Real-time tracking of packs, activations, sales, and redemptions.
• Elimination of manual entry and related errors.
• Reduced workload for store employees and managers.
• Automated reconciliation across POS, inventory, and payout systems.
• Instant fraud detection alerts when suspicious patterns emerge.

It's not just about accuracy; it’s about freeing up your team to focus on customers instead of counting scratchers.

Easy and Efficient Onboarding

Getting started is fast and straightforward. Here’s how the onboarding process works:

1. Sign up with LottoShield.
2. Tell your representative you want to integrate with Petrosoft Cloud. LottoShield will provide a unique integration email address formatted as [YourCompanyName].api@lottoshield.net.
   (Example: acme.api@lottoshield.net)
3. Subscribe to Petrosoft’s Business Documents API and assign it to your business unit.
4. Create a dedicated service account in Petrosoft’s CStoreOffice®.
   From the main dashboard, go to:
   Settings > General > Employees. Then click “New” and complete the form using the integration email address from Step 2.
   (If you do not have admin permissions, your system administrator can assist.)
5. Send your credentials to LottoShield at support@lottoshield.com. Confirm that the Business Documents API has been activated, and include the email and password associated with the new service account.

This is a one-time setup that ensures uninterrupted automation. No password resets. No workflow disruptions.

Built for Busy Retailers

Retailers already using Petrosoft for inventory and operations will find this integration especially valuable. Instead of managing lottery activity separately or relying on outdated manual processes, you can now connect LottoShield directly to your existing Petrosoft system.

You get one dashboard, one streamlined process, and no blind spots.

The Bottom Line

Lottery shrinkage doesn’t have to be a cost of doing business. With the right back-office tools in place, systems like LottoShield give retailers complete control over their lottery operations without adding complexity or extra effort.

Integrating LottoShield with Petrosoft Cloud gives store owners what they’ve been missing: real-time visibility, airtight accuracy, and complete peace of mind.