Akshay K. Khanna

Jackpot.com Launches in Ohio

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11 months ago

May 18, 2023

The online lottery ticket platform Jackpot.com has launched in Ohio, its second US state after it launched in Texas in January. The company’s investors include the Haslam Sports Group, which owns the Cleveland Browns and the Columbus Crew, and Detroit Venture Partners, the venture arm of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert’s family office. Jackpot.com is also launching with a marketing partnership with one of the country’s premier professional sports franchises, the Cleveland Guardians.

Jackpot.com brings the official Ohio Lottery right to the customer’s phone or computer, making it easier than ever to cash in on a life-changing ticket. With Jackpot.com, Buckeyes can instantly play Powerball/Power Play, Mega Millions with Megaplier, Lucky for Life, and Rolling Cash 5. Jackpot.com notifies users when drawings take place, and delivers their winnings instantaneously, so players never miss an opportunity to hit the jackpot.

“We’re thrilled to announce Jackpot’s launch in Ohio, the nation’s seventh-largest lottery market. This is a digital transformation in the lottery fueled by convenience, security, and safety, and we’re excited to help get Ohioans there. At Jackpot, we are simplifying the player experience and increasing accessibility by making it more convenient and secure for players to buy lottery tickets. We’re also offering safety guardrails that set a new standard for responsible gaming – all while ensuring players never miss a draw or misplace a ticket again,” said Jackpot.com CEO and co-founder Akshay K. Khanna.

The Ohio Lottery market generated more than $5.5 billion in record-breaking sales in the 2022 fiscal year, according to the Ohio Lottery Commission. Since 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed over $27 billion to support public education in Ohio. In FY 2022, the Ohio Lottery secured $1.4 billion for the Lottery Profits Education Fund, an increase of $46.3 million compared to fiscal year 2021.

“Jackpot.com is providing a unique and modern solution to make the lottery more convenient and accessible to citizens all across Ohio. The Guardians are proud to be announcing this partnership with Jackpot and are excited to see the positive change this brings, not only to our fans but Ohioans everywhere,” said Jon Janoviak of the Cleveland Guardians.

“We believe that Jackpot has one of the most innovative and practical solutions on the market to make the lottery more accessible to millions of Ohioans. We are excited to be part of Jackpot’s journey in Ohio to modernize the way the lottery is played,” said Josh Glessing, Chief of Strategy and Corporate Development for the Haslam Sports Group.

Akshay K. Khanna

Jackpot.com Launches in Arkansas

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4 weeks ago

March 20, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

Jackpot.com, the leading lottery app and website, announced its launch in Arkansas. Jackpot.com allows customers to securely buy official state lottery tickets and collect winnings directly from their phone, desktop, or tablet.

Jackpot.com enhances the customer experience across the entire process of playing the lottery – from choosing lucky numbers, to notifying customers when they win, to securely transferring winnings immediately into their account. Now Arkansas lottery players can play their favorite games while on the go or from the comfort of their own homes.

Initially, Jackpot.com will offer Powerball, Mega Millions, LOTTO, Natural State Jackpot, and Lucky for Life tickets, with more games to be included in the near future. To celebrate the Arkansas launch, customers can receive a free ticket by entering promo code ARFREE on their first play.

“We’re thrilled to announce Jackpot.com’s launch in the Natural State. Jackpot.com is happy to help Arkansas lottery players order official state lottery tickets online with increased safety, security and convenience. At Jackpot.com, we’re always striving to increase accessibility and elevate the player experience by making it more convenient and secure for players to order lottery tickets, ensuring players don’t lose a winning ticket,” Akshay K. Khanna, CEO and co-founder of Jackpot.com, said.

“We’re excited to welcome Jackpot.com, our third courier in the state to Arkansas. They will be operating through their retail location, Lucky Choice, in Little Rock. These couriers make playing lottery for our players more convenient. Our players enjoy options and Jackpot.com gives them another avenue for playing our games,” Eric Hagler, Executive Director of Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, said.

Jackpot.com currently operates in Texas, Ohio, New York, Massachusetts, and now Arkansas. To fuel their growth and to make the lottery more accessible to millions across the US, Jackpot.com has received investments from major players in sports, entertainment, and gaming, such as Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, San Francisco 49ers, the Tisch family (co-owners of the New York Giants), the Haslam Sports Group (owners of the Cleveland Browns and Columbus Crew), Kraft Sports & Entertainment (owners of the New England Patriots), Michael Rubin (founder of Fanatics), and NBA stars James Harden and Joel Embiid.

The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery funds several scholarships awarded annually by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. Since its relatively recent founding in 2009, the Arkansas Lottery has already generated over $1.3 billion in scholarship proceeds.

Akshay K. Khanna

Lottery Courier Service Jackpot.com Launches in New York

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9 months ago

August 3, 2023

GamingAmericas.com

Jackpot.com, the online platform that allows lottery players to securely order official state lottery tickets from their mobile phone, tablet, or desktop, launched in New York.

Jackpot.com allows New Yorkers to order tickets for Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash4Life, New York Lotto, and Pick 10. The innovative and secure courier service purchases tickets on behalf of its customers from official state lottery retailers, displaying a scan of their ticket and transferring winnings of $600 or less in real-time to their account. If a prize over $600 is won, Jackpot.com securely sends the winning ticket to the lucky player so they can collect the winnings from the New York Lottery.

With investments from Yankee Global Enterprises (New York Yankees) and the Tisch family (co-owners of the New York Giants), Jackpot.com is launching with a marketing partnership with one of the most storied professional franchises in all of sports, the New York Yankees.

“We’re thrilled to announce Jackpot.com’s launch in the Empire State, the nation’s second-largest lottery market. Jackpot.com is happy to help New Yorkers order official state lottery tickets online with increased safety, security and convenience. At Jackpot.com, we’re always striving to increase accessibility and elevate the player experience by making it more convenient and secure for players to order lottery tickets, ensuring players don’t lose a winning ticket,” Akshay K. Khanna, CEO and co-founder of Jackpot.com, said.

“The Jackpot.com platform has an innovative design and provides users an easily accessible interface to order official lottery tickets. We know that it will be enjoyed by consumers, and the Yankees are excited to see it launch in New York State,” said New York Yankees Senior Vice President Tony Bruno.

“We think Jackpot.com has one of the best and most progressive solutions on the market to make the lottery more accessible to tens of millions of New Yorkers. We are thrilled to be part of Jackpot.com’s expansion in New York and its mission to positively change the way New Yorkers order official state lottery tickets,” said Carolyn Tisch.