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NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket, the #1 lottery app in the U.S.*, announced record participation in Powerball® in the month of March through its lottery courier platform. Notably, Jackpocket experienced its third highest week in number of orders and active users in company history during the run up to the $1.33 billion Powerball® jackpot on April 6th.
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- NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket , the #1 lottery app in the U.S.*, announced record participation in Powerball® in the month of March through its lottery courier platform.
- Notably, Jackpocket experienced its third highest week in number of orders and active users in company history during the run up to the $1.33 billion Powerball® jackpot on April 6th.
- "We are in an exciting new era of unprecedented high jackpots," said Peter Sullivan, co-founder and CEO of Jackpocket.
- "With the most recent billion-dollar jackpot, we saw a new record for app-based Powerball® orders and user activity.
NEW YORK, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket, the #1 lottery app in the U.S.*, today announced a new lottery millionaire in New Jersey. An individual won a $1 million Powerball prize in the drawing on March 16, 2024 after ordering his ticket on the Jackpocket app.
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- NEW YORK, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket , the #1 lottery app in the U.S.*, today announced a new lottery millionaire in New Jersey.
- An individual won a $1 million Powerball prize in the drawing on March 16, 2024 after ordering his ticket on the Jackpocket app.
- "We're so excited for this New Jersey lottery winner," said Peter Sullivan, founder and CEO of Jackpocket.
- "It's not every day you win $1 million and we are proud to be a part of Mayank's lottery experience."
NEW YORK, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With over 300 million possible number combinations to choose from for Mega Millions, Jackpocket, the #1 lottery app in the U.S.*, is making it simpler to try your luck. Jackpocket announced the release of Super Pick, a new app feature that streamlines the lottery experience for Mega Millions and Powerball fans, offering an even more convenient way to participate as combined jackpots soar past $1.3 billion.
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- Jackpocket announced the release of Super Pick, a new app feature that streamlines the lottery experience for Mega Millions and Powerball fans, offering an even more convenient way to participate as combined jackpots soar past $1.3 billion.
- For example, the Mega Millions drawing includes five standard numbers (1 to 70) and one gold Mega Ball (1 to 25).
- With Super Pick, users can easily order 25 Quick Picks that will include every standard Mega Millions number as well as a unique gold Mega Ball.
- It's been exciting to see the great interest in Super Pick already as the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots continue to rise toward historic levels."
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket, America's #1 lottery app*, today announced that a $1 million Mega Millions prize has been won in New Jersey with a ticket ordered using the Jackpocket app.
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- NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket , America's #1 lottery app*, today announced that a $1 million Mega Millions prize has been won in New Jersey with a ticket ordered using the Jackpocket app.
- The winner, who lives in Pennsylvania, said he ordered his winning lottery ticket in New Jersey during a break from work.
- "We're so proud to celebrate this New Jersey lottery winner," said Jackpocket Founder and CEO Pete Sullivan.
- Lottery players have now won over $400 million in prizes using Jackpocket, including a $5.75 million LOTTO prize in Arkansas in September and a record $9.4 million Pick-6 prize in New Jersey, representing the single largest legal-and-regulated win ever on a mobile device in the United States.
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Integrity NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket, the #1 lottery app in the U.S.*, today announced that Jackpocket Casino has become the first iGaming operator in the U.S. to receive Internet Compliance Assessment Program (iCAP) certification for best practices in player protection.
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- Jackpocket Casino achieves the highest standard for online responsible gaming in the U.S.
NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket , the #1 lottery app in the U.S.*, today announced that Jackpocket Casino has become the first iGaming operator in the U.S. to receive Internet Compliance Assessment Program (iCAP) certification for best practices in player protection.
- To earn this certification, Jackpocket demonstrated dedication to player safety through a variety of features.
- "In achieving iCAP accreditation, Jackpocket Casino has emerged as a pioneer in prioritizing player protection and responsible gambling practices within the U.S. iGaming landscape," said Keith Whyte, NCPG Executive Director.
- Now, ahead of Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March, Jackpocket is continuing its commitment by achieving iCAP certification for its Jackpocket Casino app.
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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Oliver Cromwell “We are very excited to enter the rapidly growing U.S. digital lottery vertical with our acquisition of Jackpocket,” said Jason Robins, Co-founder and CEO of DraftKings.
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- “We are very excited to enter the rapidly growing U.S. digital lottery vertical with our acquisition of Jackpocket,” said Jason Robins, Co-founder and CEO of DraftKings.
- The Merger Agreement and the Proposed Transaction have been approved by the Boards of Directors of each of DraftKings and Jackpocket, as well as Jackpocket’s stockholders.
- Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to DraftKings, and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP served as legal counsel to DraftKings.
- The Raine Group served as exclusive financial advisor to Jackpocket, and Cooley LLP served as legal counsel to Jackpocket.
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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket , the #1 lottery app in the U.S.*, today announced its first major national television sweepstakes, which will run in the newly premiered game show Blank Slate on Game Show Network.
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- NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket , the #1 lottery app in the U.S.*, today announced its first major national television sweepstakes, which will run in the newly premiered game show Blank Slate on Game Show Network.
- The Jackpocket "Blank Slate Sweepstakes" will run from February 5th through February 23rd, offering entrants a chance to win a $5,000 grand prize.
- "Jackpocket is thrilled to join forces with Game Show Network to reach a new national television audience," said Peter Sullivan, Jackpocket Founder and CEO.
- The national television sweepstakes on Game Show Network comes on the heels of Jackpocket's continued remarkable growth in 2023.
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket, the #1 lottery app in the U.S.,* today announced it has launched Jackpocket Casino in New Jersey through a partnership with Caesars Interactive Gaming New Jersey, LLC. Jackpocket is the first lottery platform in U.S. history to enter the online casino space — a key step in its expansion into additional entertainment options.
Key Points:
- Jackpocket, America's #1 Lottery App, Launches New Casino App In New Jersey.
- The Jackpocket Casino app provides a seamless experience alongside the classic Jackpocket Lottery app, allowing users in New Jersey to play casino games from the convenience of their mobile phone, tablet, and computer.
- Jackpocket Lottery users in New Jersey will be able to seamlessly explore Jackpocket Casino and move between the two apps with ease once registered.
- Every new casino user will receive both a casino and a lottery bonus offer after registering and making a first casino deposit.
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Thursday, January 11, 2024
NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket, the #1 lottery app in the U.S.*, today was honored in Built In's 2024 Best Places to Work Awards for the third year in a row. This year, Jackpocket's Santa Barbara, CA office was named to the Best Midsize Places to Work Los Angeles list. This is the third year in a row that Jackpocket has received recognition in the Best Places to Work awards program.
Key Points:
- This year, Jackpocket's Santa Barbara, CA office was named to the Best Midsize Places to Work Los Angeles list.
- This is the third year in a row that Jackpocket has received recognition in the Best Places to Work awards program.
- Built In determines the winners of Best Places to Work based on an algorithm, using company data about compensation and benefits.
- "I'd like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2024 Best Places to Work winners," says Maria Christopoulos Katris.
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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
NEW YORK , Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Jackpocket, America's #1 lottery app*, announced that a 76-year old grandfather from New Jersey has won a $1 million prize after using the Jackpocket app to order $10 in Powerball tickets from his phone.
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- Joseph W. of New Jersey said that the win "hasn't really set in yet" but that he and his wife plan to share their winnings with their kids and grandkids, including a set of twins who celebrated a recent birthday.
- Even so, his prize is a massive $1 million for matching five of the six winning numbers.
- "We're so proud to celebrate this New Jersey Powerball winner," said Jackpocket Founder and CEO Pete Sullivan.
- Another lucky Jackpocket user, this time in Texas, won a $2 million Powerball prize in the same drawing.
