A comprehensive ticketing platform supporting both lottery-based and direct purchase systems
TicketQ is a modern ticketing platform that supports two distinct purchasing models: lottery-based entries for high-demand events and traditional direct purchases.
Fair allocation system for high-demand events. Users enter a lottery with payment, and winners are randomly selected.
Traditional first-come-first-served ticket sales for regular events with immediate confirmation.
| Feature | Lottery System | Direct Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | High-demand, limited events | Regular events with good availability |
| Selection Method | Random draw | First-come-first-served |
| Payment Timing | Pay to enter, refund if not selected | Pay only when purchasing |
| Confirmation | After lottery draw | Immediate |
| Fairness | Equal chance for everyone | Fastest connection wins |
How the lottery-based ticket allocation works for high-demand events
Organizer creates an event and enables lottery mode. Sets lottery entry period and draw date.
Users pay full ticket price to enter lottery. Payment is processed but held for verification.
Lottery entry period ends. No more entries accepted. System prepares for draw.
Random selection algorithm picks winners based on available tickets. Fair and transparent process.
Selected users receive their tickets. Payment is confirmed and tickets are generated.
Non-selected users receive automatic refunds through Stripe. No manual intervention needed.
Cryptographically secure random selection ensures fairness for all participants.
Instant refunds for non-winners through Stripe's payment processing system.
Every participant has an equal chance regardless of internet speed or timing.
Traditional first-come-first-served ticket purchasing for regular events
Event is published with direct purchase enabled. Tickets become available for immediate purchase.
Users view available events and see real-time ticket availability and pricing.
User selects ticket type (GA/VIP) and quantity. System validates availability and user limits.
Stripe payment form processes payment securely. Real-time validation and error handling.
Payment confirmed, tickets created immediately. User receives confirmation and ticket details.
QR codes generated for entry. Tickets available in user dashboard for event day.
Immediate ticket confirmation with no waiting periods or uncertainty.
Live availability tracking prevents overselling and shows current stock.
Responsive design works perfectly on all devices for on-the-go purchases.
Technical overview of TicketQ's modern cloud-based architecture