Most stores manually track lottery readings on paper or Excel
C-Store Essentials simplifies this process for faster, more accurate reporting
Important Notes Before You Begin
You must first activate and confirm all games before entering daily readings
Tickets must increase in order (e.g., 1 → 2 → 3, not the reverse)
Make sure slots are correctly assigned to each game
3 Methods available for entering Daily Lottery Readings:
Entering Daily Readings Manually (Web Platform)
Log in to your PDI C-Store Essentials account
Access your PDI C-Store Essentials Account
Use the following link here
On the left side of the screen, click on Lottery/Lotto
Next click on Day/Shift Closing
Start a New Day
Click Enter day report (for your first time), or
Click the "+" icon in the calendar to start a new day
3. Enter Ticket Values
Click on Enter by slot number
A new window will appear
Enter the closing ticket value for each slot
If a ticket is sold out or taken back by the lottery commission, click Mark if sold out
4. Save and Complete
Click Save Changes
Return to the main screen
Click Finish daily sales to complete the process
✅ Note: You will not be able to finish the day if readings are missing for any active games
Using a USB Barcode Scanner (Web Platform)
1. Log in to your PDI CStore Essentials account
Access your PDI C-Store Essentials Account
Use the following link here
On the left side of the screen, click on Lottery/Lotto
Next click on Day/Shift Closing
2. Start a New Day
Click Enter day report, or
Click the "+" icon to create a new entry
3. Scan Closing Tickets
Use a USB barcode scanner to scan the last ticket in each slot
This will automatically capture the closing number and calculate the sales for that slot
4. Review and Mark Sold Out
Ensure all ticket readings are recorded
If a pack is sold out, skipped, or taken back, mark it appropriately
5. Finish
Click Finish daily sales to complete the entry
You must enter all active game readings before closing the day
Using the PDI C-Store Essentials Mobile App
Mobile App Requirements
You must have Owner or Lottery access on the mobile app
To assign access, go to Manage Account > Users, then click the details icon to grant lottery permissions
1. Log in to the Mobile App
Open the app and tap the menu icon in the top-left corner
2. Start Daily Reading
Click on Lottery/Scratch-Off
Next click on Daily Closing Readings
3. Select Reading Date
Choose the date you want to enter readings for
4. Scan Tickets
Use your phone's camera to scan the long code on each ticket
Repeat this for every game in each slot
5. Review and Mark Sold Out
Make sure every game has a value entered
If needed, mark any game as sold out or taken back
6. Exit
Repeat Step 4 as needed, then simply exit the screen when finished
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use descending ticket order in C-Store Essentials?
Can I use descending ticket order in C-Store Essentials?
No. All tickets must be read in ascending order.
Do I need to enter all readings to finish the day?
Do I need to enter all readings to finish the day?
Yes. Missing readings will block you from completing the daily report.
What happens if a pack is taken back by the gaming commission?
What happens if a pack is taken back by the gaming commission?
Mark it as sold out or indicate it was taken back to exclude it from calculations.
Can multiple users enter readings on the same day?
Can multiple users enter readings on the same day?
Yes, as long as they have the correct access level on the account or app.