Arizona Winner Sets New Jackpocket Record, Wins $112 Million Mega Millions Jackpot From Ticket Ordered Using Jackpocket App
1. Jackpocket's $112 million Mega Millions win marks a historic lottery moment.
2. 40% of lottery participants now prefer mobile apps for ticket purchases.
3. Jackpocket leads the lottery courier sector, enhancing DraftKings' market position.
4. Digital ticket sales position DraftKings for potential revenue growth and expansion.
5. Jackpocket's app now spans 19 jurisdictions, increasing access for users.
Jackpocket's success may boost DraftKings' user engagement and revenue. Similar past events have often led to stock increases.
How important is it?
The article highlights significant lottery trends impacting DraftKings directly and indirectly. Particularly the shift to digital, which aligns with DKNG's business model.
Why Long Term?
Growing digital lottery interest can sustain long-term revenue for DraftKings. Past digital adoptions in wagering have reflected positive trends in company growth.
The $112 million Mega Millions jackpot marks the largest win ever on a lottery courier app
NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Just three weeks into 2025, Mega Millions® has already crowned its first jackpot of the year. A $112 million winning ticket was ordered using Jackpocket, America's No. 1 lottery courier app*. The lucky winner ordered the ticket in Arizona and matched all six numbers drawn Friday night: the white balls 8, 10, 37, 54 and 69 plus the gold Mega Ball 22.
"This is a transformative moment in lottery history, marking the largest jackpot ever won from a ticket ordered using a lottery courier service," said Pete Sullivan, SVP, Lottery at DraftKings. "As more customers turn to apps like Jackpocket to order their lottery tickets, we are thrilled to be part of this groundbreaking moment."
The historic win represents the largest jackpot hit from a winning ticket ordered using the Jackpocket app, further solidifying the app's reputation as the leader in the lottery courier space. To date, Jackpocket customers have now won 61 prizes of $1 million or more.
"We are thrilled that an Arizona Lottery player won the first Mega Millions jackpot of the year and grateful to our network of 3,500+ retailers," said Alec Thomson, Executive Director of Arizona Lottery. "Through their efforts, the Arizona Lottery can fund vital programs and services that benefit communities throughout the state."
A recent survey revealed that 40% of Americans who took part in the lottery in the past six months have used a mobile app or website to order tickets, highlighting the industry's shift towards digital options.
Jackpocket is currently available in 19 jurisdictions where lottery fans can order lottery tickets using the Jackpocket app for Powerball®, Mega Millions®, and local state lottery games right from their phone. Additionally, customers in Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, Ohio, Oregon and Texas can use the Jackpocket app to request orders of digital scratch-off tickets.
For more information, visit play.jackpocket.com or download the Jackpocket app on iOS or Android.
About Jackpocket
Jackpocket is on a mission to create a more convenient, fun, and responsible way to take part in the lottery. The first licensed third-party lottery courier app in the United States, Jackpocket provides an easy, secure way to order official state lottery tickets. Jackpocket is currently available in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington D.C., and West Virginia, and is planning to expand to new jurisdictions. Digital scratch-off tickets are available for customers to order using the app in Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, Ohio, Oregon and Texas. Jackpocket is a subsidiary of DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG). Download the app on iOS and Android or participate via desktop. Follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
