A cryptographically secure, animated number generator for the Australian Powerball lottery game. Built in Python with tkinter, this app generates fresh, random Powerball entries each time — with animated draws, styled number balls, and a polished visual interface.
- 🎲 Generates 4 complete Powerball games per draw
- 🔐 Uses cryptographically secure randomness (
secrets.SystemRandom) - 🌀 Animated number reveal (like real lottery machines)
- 🎱 Displays numbers as styled “balls”
- 🟣 Distinct Powerball display (1–20)
- 🟨 Yellow background for arcade-like presentation
- 🖥️ Always opens centered on screen
- 🧱 Frameless window (no OS title bar)
This generator follows the rules of Australian Powerball:
- 7 main numbers drawn from 1–35
- 1 Powerball number drawn from 1–20
- 4 sets (games) generated per session
This is a number generator only, not a full lottery simulator. It does not simulate draw odds, winnings, or tickets.
- Uses Python’s
secrets.SystemRandom()— same as used in security, password managers, and encryption tools - Does not reuse seeds or allow prediction
- Ideal for fair-number generation (though not for gambling)
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🎱 White number balls | Bold, styled, animated labels |
| 🟣 Powerball | Purple standout ball |
| 🌀 Animation | Each number flickers before being revealed |
| 🟨 Theme | Yellow background, green accents |
| 🎛️ Controls | "Draw Numbers" and "Exit" buttons |
Install tkinter if not already installed:
sudo apt install python3-tk -y
🧠 How It Works
Uses secrets.SystemRandom() to draw 7 unique numbers (1–35)
Uses randint() to generate 1 Powerball (1–20)
Results are styled and animated before final display
App window is centered using screen dimensions
overrideredirect(True) removes the OS window frame
🚫 What It Is Not
Not a simulator of real draws
Does not calculate winnings or simulate odds
Not connected to any official lottery service