# Jackpocket

> Jackpocket is a mobile lottery courier that lets eligible adults order official state lottery tickets through an app or the web. The company verifies identity and location, buys a physical ticket through a licensed retailer, scans both sides for the customer, stores the paper original, checks results and routes winnings. Founded by Peter Sullivan in 2013, it made money through service fees and recurring ordering, grew into one of the largest U.S. digital lottery brands, and was acquired by DraftKings in 2024 after an announced deal value of roughly $750 million.

- **Founded:** 2013
- **Headquarters:** New York City, United States
- **Founders:** Peter Sullivan (Founder and CEO)
- **Team size:** Approximately 75 employees in the supplied company record; LinkedIn displayed 76 employee profiles in 2026, after the DraftKings acquisition.
- **Products:** Jackpocket Lottery App, Jackpocket Pools, Smart Order / Auto Order, Scratch-ticket delivery, Jackpocket Casino
- **Notable:** Became the first registered lottery courier in New York and New Jersey., Reached 2.5 million active users by November 2021, up 300% in eight months according to the company., Reported more than $500 million in total prizes won on the platform on its consumer website.

## Products & services

- **Jackpocket Lottery App** — Mobile and web ordering for official state draw-game tickets, with identity and location checks, ticket scans, secure storage, result alerts and prize handling.
- **Jackpocket Pools** — State-based group play that lets users combine entries for more chances while sharing any eligible winnings under the pool rules.
- **Smart Order / Auto Order** — Recurring ticket ordering designed to keep users from missing drawings and to add subscription-like repeat behavior.
- **Scratch-ticket delivery** — In supported jurisdictions, Jackpocket can obtain and process scratch tickets on a user's behalf and reveal the outcome in the app.
- **Jackpocket Casino** — A separate regulated online casino product launched in New Jersey through Caesars market access and White Hat Gaming technology.

## Achievements

- Became the first registered lottery courier in New York and New Jersey.
- Reached 2.5 million active users by November 2021, up 300% in eight months according to the company.
- Reported more than $500 million in total prizes won on the platform on its consumer website.
- Recorded a new Jackpocket high when an Arizona customer won a $112 million Mega Millions jackpot from a ticket ordered through the app in January 2025.
- Delivered a $9.4 million New Jersey Pick-6 win in 2021, described at the time as the largest mobile gaming win in the United States.
- Earned iCAP certification from the National Council on Problem Gambling for online responsible-gaming controls.
- Raised a $120 million Series D in 2021 after a $50 million Series C earlier that year.
- Acquired by DraftKings in May 2024 in a transaction announced at approximately $750 million.

## Latest updates

- **2024-01** — Jackpocket launched Jackpocket Casino in New Jersey, using Caesars market access and White Hat Gaming technology.
- **2024-02** — DraftKings agreed to acquire Jackpocket for approximately $750 million in cash and stock.
- **2024-05** — DraftKings completed the acquisition; its later annual filing reported $452.3 million in cash and $320.8 million in equity consideration at closing.
- **2025-01** — Jackpocket announced that an Arizona customer won a company-record $112 million Mega Millions jackpot from a ticket ordered through the app.
- **2025-02** — Jackpocket suspended lottery courier operations in Texas after a Texas Lottery Commission policy change.

## Links

- Website: https://jackpocket.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jackpocket
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jackpocketapp
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOn92rz7q7b2iN5xW-kesUw
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackpocket/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackpocketapp
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jackpocket

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Last updated: 2026-08-22