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Jackpot.com operates a mobile app and website that let players buy and access national and state lottery games digitally, with services licensed in New York and New Jersey. The company serves lottery players in the United States and works with state lotteries.

Also known as Jackpot.com

Founders & leadership

AKAkshay K. Khanna
Akshay K. KhannaCo-Founder & CEOFounder at Online Lottery Ticket Platform
YRYariv Ron
Yariv RonCo-FounderFounder at Online Lottery Ticket Platform

Investors · 27

Also in the syndicate · 11

Arctos Sports PartnersHaslam Sports GroupJames HardenJason RobinsJoel EmbiidKraft GroupLil BabyMartin BrodeurMike GordonSam KennedyTheo Epstein

Company profile

researched Aug 2026

Jackpot.com operates an online lottery ticket platform in the United States, giving players a digital route to purchase and access national and state lottery games through a mobile app and website. The company announced a launch of its service in the state of Texas together with $42 million in funding.

The platform operates in the broader US lottery courier segment, in which third-party services take orders from players online and arrange for tickets to be purchased from licensed retailers rather than selling lottery tickets directly. Other companies identified in this segment include Jackpocket, theLotter and Lottery.com.

Latest developments

The company announced its Texas launch in conjunction with $42 million in funding.

▸Full profile — market position, geography, risks & controversies

Market position

Jackpot.com competes in the US online lottery courier and digital ticket-access market alongside operators such as Jackpocket, theLotter and Lottery.com.

Geography

United States, including a launch in Texas.

Risks & controversies

The US lottery courier segment faces regulatory scrutiny: Texas lawmakers have weighed reforms or discontinuation of the Texas Lottery amid controversies over courier services and bulk ticket purchases, with the Lieutenant Governor calling for couriers to be removed, and the Florida Lottery has shut down an unauthorized online courier service operating in that state.

Compiled by commissioned research from 12 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Key figures

latest reported
Share of Americans who bought lottery tickets (company research, 2021)Jan 202153%
Share of those lottery ticket purchases made online (company research, 2021)Jan 20215%
Total fundingJan 2024$42M

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

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Timeline · 2

launches, deals, and filings
Jan 2024
Jackpot.com launches in Texas

Jackpot.com, an online lottery ticket platform, launched its service in Texas, announced alongside $42 million in funding.

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Jun 2022
Jackpot closes $35M Series A led by Accomplice and Courtside Ventures

Jackpot announced the close of a $35 million Series A round to be used to expand operations and launch its online lottery ticket product in select U.S. states, with participation from sports team owners, executives and athletes.

$35M source ↗

Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.

In the news

▸Research sources · 12

primary sources listed

12 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does Jackpot do?
Jackpot.com is a US online platform for buying and accessing state and national lottery tickets by app and web.
Who founded Jackpot?
Jackpot was founded by Akshay K. Khanna, Yariv Ron.
Who are Jackpot's investors?
Jackpot's investors include 359 Capital, AUDEO VENTURES, Aurum, Bettor Capital, Courtside Ventures, Darco Capital, Detroit Venture Partners, Emery Capital and 8 more.