J
Jackpocket
Creating a convenient, fun, and responsible way to play the lottery right from phone
About Jackpocket
Jackpocket is a pioneering startup that has revolutionized the way people participate in state lotteries. Operating in the mobile app market, Jackpocket provides a seamless and convenient way for users to purchase and manage lottery tickets. The app allows users to choose their numbers or opt for a Quick Pick, where numbers are randomly selected. Once a ticket is purchased, Jackpocket sends a scan of the ticket to the app, ensuring the user is the sole and rightful owner. The physical ticket is then stored securely in a fireproof safe.
Read full description
Jackpocket primarily serves individual lottery players who seek a hassle-free and efficient way to participate in lottery games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, and various daily games. The app is particularly appealing to those who may not have the time or inclination to visit a physical retailer to purchase tickets.
The company operates in the broader lottery and gaming market, which is regulated by state authorities. Jackpocket is not affiliated with any state lottery but works with licensed retailers to fulfill ticket purchases. This partnership model benefits both the retailers, by driving additional business, and the states, by ensuring compliance and supporting good causes through lottery proceeds.
Jackpocket's business model is straightforward. The company makes money by charging a service fee for each ticket purchased through the app. This fee is a small premium on top of the ticket's face value, which users are willing to pay for the convenience and additional features the app offers, such as notifications of winnings and the ability to pool tickets with other players to increase odds.
In summary, Jackpocket enhances the lottery experience by making it more accessible, convenient, and enjoyable for users, while also promoting responsible gaming and compliance with state regulations.
At a glance
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
- Sector
- Consumer Services
- Power Law
- Colt$25–100M revenue
Latest news
Press, funding announcements and product moves mentioning Jackpocket.
Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed5 investors entered at this stage
Kima Ventures
Fueled
Digital Currency Group- GPGrit Capital Partners
Subversive Capital
Series A6 investors entered at this stage
Conductive Ventures
BlueRun Ventures
Bullpen Capital
DCMPROOF
- DSDavid Stern
Series B and later13 investors entered at this stage
The Raine Group
Gaingels- CVCircle K Ventures
David Blitzer
Tegna
BRV Capital Management
Greenspring Associates- SHSean Hayes
- JLJon Ledecky
- TMTRUE Capital Management
Left Lane Capital
Santa Barbara Venture Partners (SBVP)
Anchor Capital Group
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
team presence
across markets
Market sentiment
An AI-synthesised read of the highest-engagement posts about Jackpocket on X, ranked by likes and reposts, corporate channels excluded.
Reading the room on X — pulling top posts and synthesizing themes…
Source: X recent search ranked by engagement (likes + retweets) · Synthesis by Claude · Cached for 1 hour
See Jackpocket on the full Dealroom platform
Live deal flow, founder pedigree, hiring signals, revenue trajectory, and the full cap table.