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How to Import State Lottery Games in PDI C-Store Essentials
How to Import State Lottery Games in PDI C-Store Essentials

This article outlines the process for importing lottery games into PDI C-Store Essentials for both first-time users and existing users

Updated over 2 weeks ago
  • For first-time users, games can be imported directly from PDI Source Central Database Servers

  • Existing users will have their new games imported automatically

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Go to CStore Essentials Web Account

    • You can access CStore Essentials by clicking here or going to https://secure.cstorepro.com

    • Click the “Forgot Password” button if you need help resetting your password

2. Import Lottery Games for First-Time Users

  • On the left side of the screen click Lottery, then click on Dashboard

  • Under Work flow, click the Import Games icon

  • Select your state from the dropdown menu

  • Click Show Available Games to view the games for your state

  • Choose the games you want to import by either:

    • Selecting individual games manually

    • Clicking the top checkbox to select all available games

Important Notes:

  • PDI C-Store Essentials imports only 200 games at a time

  • If your state has more than 200 games, you may need to repeat the import process multiple times

  • Click Import Selected to finalize the import

3. Lottery Game Import for Existing Users

  • C-Store Essentials automatically imports all new games for your state

  • No manual work is required—new games are retrieved when they are confirmed in the system

4. Manually Add Lottery Games

  • On the left side of the screen click Lottery , then click on Games

  • On the Manage Lottery Games page, click the Add Game icon

  • Enter the required game information

  • Click Add Lottery Game to save

Note: New games can also be added at the time of confirmation by clicking New Lottery Game on the confirmation screen


Frequently Asked Questions

How many games can I import at a time?

  • You can import up to 200 games per session.

  • If your state has more games, you will need to repeat the import process.

Do existing users need to import new games manually?

  • No, new games are automatically imported for existing users when they are confirmed in the system.

Can I manually add a new game if it is not in the database?

  • Yes, you can manually add a new game by going to Lottery → Games, clicking Add Game, and entering the game details.

What happens if I select the wrong state when importing games?

  • If you select the wrong state, you will need to restart the import process with the correct state selection.

Can I add a new lottery game at the time of confirmation?

  • Yes, if a game is not found during confirmation, you can click New Lottery Game to add it.

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