Jackpot.com – the online lottery courier service that allows consumers to order official state lottery tickets on their phone, tablet, or computer – announced today that a $2 million Powerball prize has been won in New York with a ticket ordered using the Jackpot.com website.

The winner is a longtime New York City resident. He served in the Army and had an illustrious career in the music business – both as a musician and as an executive. His ticket matched all five white balls, just missing the red Powerball for the $174 million drawing on August 5. The winner’s $2 million prize was actually a $1 million win that was doubled thanks to the Power Play^Ⓡ feature, which multiplies non-jackpot winnings when you add just $1 to your ticket. It was only after joining Jackpot.com that he discovered this game-changing feature. 

When he first heard about Jackpot.com about a year ago, the main point that caught his attention was how convenient it was to be able to get lottery tickets online – and he’s been a regular customer ever since.  He identifies himself as a spiritual person, and shared that the numbers he chose were inspired by Jewish scripture, where numbers often carry deep symbolic meaning. 

“We are thrilled to congratulate the winner on his incredible $2 million win—the biggest to date in New York through our platform! This monumental win not only highlights the excitement of the lottery but also the ease and convenience our service provides,” said Akshay Khanna, CEO and co-founder of Jackpot.com. “With just a few clicks, he was able to secure his ticket online, and today, he’s a millionaire. We’re proud to offer a seamless way for people to participate in these life-changing opportunities from the comfort of their own homes.”

Jackpot.com, which launched in the Empire State last August with investments from the New York Yankees and the Tisch family (co-owners of the New York Giants), allows New Yorkers to order tickets for Powerball, Mega Millions^Ⓡ, Numbers, Win4, 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 less than $600 in real-time to their account. For prizes of $600 or more, Jackpot.com securely sends the winning ticket to the lucky player so they can collect the winnings from the New York Lottery.

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Jackpot.com has significantly invested in responsible gaming protocols by allowing customers to set spend limits and default limits on daily deposits, all while providing access to local and national responsible gambling resources, self-exclusion, self-suspension and automated notifications that offer help should problematic behavior be detected. Jackpot.com is also the only lottery courier service to launch with iCap certification from the National Council on Problem Gambling.

Jackpot.com – the online lottery courier service that allows consumers to purchase official state lottery tickets on their phone, tablet, or computer – announced it will become the official lottery courier and provider of nationwide lottery results for The Associated Press.

Currently live in six states – most recently launching in New Jersey last month – Jackpot.com will offer various state lottery results on APNews.com and to AP customers via a “lottery results feed.” In addition to offering lottery drawing results, AP customers will have the opportunity to offer ticket purchasing services through their own websites, where such services are available.

“Working with The Associated Press as their official lottery courier and provider of state lottery results marks a pivotal moment for us at Jackpot.com,” said Akshay Khanna, CEO and co-founder of Jackpot.com. “This collaboration not only helps provider readers with the latest lottery drawing results, but enables them to seamlessly and responsibly purchase lottery tickets online. Through AP’s extensive reach, we’re not just selling tickets; we’re transforming the landscape of lottery gaming.”

Jackpot.com has significantly invested in responsible gaming protocols by allowing customers to set spend limits and default limits on daily deposits, all while providing access to local and national responsible gambling resources, self-exclusion, self-suspension and automated notifications that offer help should problematic behavior be detected. Jackpot.com is also the only lottery courier service to launch with iCap certification from the National Council on Problem Gambling.

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“We look forward to working with Jackpot.com to provide the latest lottery results to our customers as well as the audience on APNews.com,” said Barry Bedlan, AP’s global products director for text, data and new markets.

Jackpot.com leadership team has a proven track record in the technology, gaming, and licensing industries. The team is led by Akshay K. Khanna, co-founder and CEO of Jackpot.com, an accomplished sports and licensing executive who formerly ran StubHub’s North America business and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment’s strategy group; co-founder Roi More, the co-founder of Gett; and co-founder Yariv Ron, a real money gaming industry veteran.

Jackpot.com, the online website and app that allows lottery players to securely order official state lottery tickets from their mobile phone, tablet, or desktop, has launched in New Jersey. Investors include prominent New Jersey sports investors such as the Tisch family, co-owners of the New York Giants and Gotham FC, and NHL legend and Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur.

With Jackpot.com, New Jersey lottery players can instantly order tickets for Powerball and Mega Millions as well as all their favorite state lottery games, including Pick-3, Pick-4, and Cash 4 Life. The innovative and secure platform purchases tickets on behalf of its customers from official state lottery retailers, displaying a scan of their ticket and transferring winnings under $600 in real-time to their account. For prizes greater than $600, Jackpot.com securely delivers the ticket to the winning player so they can collect the winnings from the New Jersey Lottery.

“We’re thrilled to announce Jackpot.com’s New Jersey launch, the sixth state that will feature our unique service. We are excited to help New Jerseyans play the lottery online with increased convenience, security, and safety. At Jackpot.com, we’re always looking to enhance the player experience through increased accessibility and a more convenient and secure environment for players to purchase tickets, while also ensuring players never lose a winning ticket ever again,” said Jackpot.com CEO and co-founder Akshay K. Khanna.

“We saw how successful last summer’s New York launch was for Jackpot.com and we knew we wanted to be a part of bringing the fun and accessibility of online lottery to New Jersey. We are happy to be a part of Jackpot.com’s continued growth in the tri-state area, investing in an intuitive, easy-to-use method that is sure to be enjoyed by New Jersey consumers,” said Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, CEO and Founder of Next 3.

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Jackpot.com has set a new standard for responsible gaming through the integration of modern conveniences and safety guardrails, one of the key distinctive features of these digital platforms. The company has significantly invested in responsible gaming protections by allowing customers to set spend limits, setting default limits on daily deposits, providing access to local and national responsible gambling resources, self-exclusion, self-suspension, and automated notifications that offer help should problematic behavior be detected. Jackpot.com is the only lottery courier service to launch with iCap certification from the National Council on Problem Gambling.