Available in 14 states, the Jackpocket app is used for 2% of national Powerball sales
NEW YORK , November 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — jack pocketthe leading third-party app in the United States providing a secure way to order official state lottery tickets, today announced record attendance in preparation for the $2.04 billion Powerball through its lottery messaging app. Of August 6, 2022 at November 7, 2022Jackpocket has notably been used for 2% of national Powerball ticket sales for particular drawings while being available in only 14 of the 48 Powerball states and jurisdictions.
Jackpocket users were responsible for up to 11% of all Powerball tickets sold in the 14 states where it operates.
Jackpocket users were responsible for up to 11% of all Powerball tickets sold in the 14 states where it operates, and achieved even higher market share in some states for particular designs:
- 15% in New York
- 15% in Arkansas
- 13% in Texas
- 13% in New Jersey
“With the $2.04 billion powerball leaning on November 7Jackpocket had its best day with its highest number of ticket orders and daily active users,” said Peter Sullivan, co-founder and CEO of Jackpocket. “Jackpocket was founded on the idea that the lottery should be accessible and convenient to play, and we were extremely proud to help lottery players take part in the historic Powerball race. of 500,000 Jackpocket users who have won a Powerball prize from the comfort of their phone.”
Jackpocket users conquered $14 million in Powerball prizes during the race between August and November 7, 2022including:
- Five $1 million wins second prize
- 2″ Colorado
- 2″ New York
- 1″ New Jersey
- A $150,000 price gain in New Jersey
- Four $100,000 prize wins
- 2″ Texas
- 1″ New York
- 1″ New Jersey
- Eighteen $50,000 prize wins
- 7″ New York
- 4″ New Jersey
- 3″ Colorado
- 2″ Ohio
- 2″ Texas
It should be noted that two of the Jackpocket users who won the second prize in Colorado and New York came close to winning the $1.2 billion Powerball in the November 2 drawing. Their tickets matched the 5 white ball numbers, but were only one number away from matching the red Powerball. Their Powerball numbers were 24 and 22, respectively; the winning Powerball number drawn was 23. Based on the number of unique number combinations, Jackpocket users had a 1.45% chance of hitting the $2.04 billion winning ticket in the November 7 drawing.
Since the launch of Jackpocket in 2013, lottery players have conquered $200 million in lottery prizes using the app. Twenty-four people won prizes worth $1 million or more. Jackpocket ranked as the #3 entertainment app in the App Store for the $2.04 billion Powerball drawing. It ranked as the #1 free app in the entire app store when July 2022 Race to the Mega Millions.
About Jackpocket
jack pocket is on a mission to create a more convenient, fun and responsible way to play the lottery. The first licensed third-party lottery messaging app in United States, Jackpocket offers an easy and secure way to order official state lottery tickets. Jackpocket is currently available in Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, West Virginiaand washington d.c., and expands to many new markets. Download the app at iOS Where android and follow on Facebook, Twitterand instagram.
SOURCEJackpocket
