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Jackpot.com

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Jackpot.com
IndustryLottery Courier
FoundedAugust 1, 2016
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CA
Websitehttps://www.jackpot.com/

Jackpot.com is an online lottery courier service providing company. [1][2]

History

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Jackpot.com was founded on August 1, 2016 by Akshay Khanna,[3][4] Roi More, Yariv Ron, and Christopher Brown. The company operates in Texas, Ohio,[5] New York, Massachusetts,[6] Arkansas,[7][8] New Jersey,[9] and Colorado.[2][10]

Industry

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Jackpot.com allow users to order tickets for lotteries including Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life, and Pick 3.[5][11] Jackpot.com raised $77 million in two series A funding rounds.[12] The company has established official partnerships with Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, and the Associated Press.[10][13] Its partners and investors include:

  • San Antonio Spurs – partner [12]
  • Haslam Sports Group (owner of the Cleveland Browns) – investor [13]

References

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  1. ^ "Jackpot.com - Company Profile and News". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  2. ^ a b CFP®, Kate Dore (2024-04-05). "Powerball hits $1.3 billion. Most people still buy tickets in person, but more lottery apps emerge". CNBC. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  3. ^ "Akshay Khanna leaving StubHub for new role". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. 2022-05-20. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  4. ^ Mack, Laura (16 October 2024). "Jackpot.com brings digital scratch tickets to three US states". Gaming America.
  5. ^ a b "Online lottery option launches in Ohio as Jackpot.com goes live with backing of Browns and Cavs owners". News 5 Cleveland WEWS. 2023-05-17. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  6. ^ Gazette, iGaming (2024-01-11). "iGaming News | Jackpot.com Expands Presence: Now Live In Massachusetts". iGaming Gazette. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  7. ^ "Jackpot.com launches in Arkansas, allows customers to play lottery on multiple devices | Arkansas Democrat Gazette". www.arkansasonline.com. 2024-03-20. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  8. ^ Hollis, Richard (19 March 2024). "Arkansas launch for Jackpot.com". InterGame: iGaming, Casino & Coin-Op News. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  9. ^ Fazelpoor, Matthew (2024-08-05). "With New Jersey ties, Jackpot.com continues its rapid growth". NJBIZ. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  10. ^ a b Nightingale, Tom (6 June 2024). "AP signs up Jackpot.com as official lottery provider". SBC Americas.
  11. ^ "Jackpot.com launches in Arkansas, allows customers to play lottery on multiple devices | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette". www.nwaonline.com. 2024-03-20. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  12. ^ a b McCandless, James (20 January 2023). "Jackpot.com seeks to add convenience to playing the lottery, partners with Spurs". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  13. ^ a b "Ohio Capitol Connection". www.hannah.com. Retrieved 2024-11-15.