We've seen other types of gameplay out there, not lottery per say, but some do stuff like that, but we just don't want to trick our users. 'What we don't want to do is trick anyone.

'We want people to feel like they were getting 100% of their winnings so we actually eat the fee when we pay the money to your bank account because we wanted to do right by the customer,' Sullivan said. Instead, players will only be charged a service fee when loading funds into the app.įor winners, however, Jackpocket will personally 'eat the fee' when you get paid out. There is no surcharge that comes with winning a prize through Jackpocket. Players that win anything under $600 can have their winnings cashed out and loaded right onto the app but if you win more than $600, Jackpocket will contact the player directly to pick up their ticket from a fulfillment center or mail it directly to you. When your ticket is loaded onto the app, players receive a confirmation email with their ticket's serial number, creating a proof of purchase tying the ticket back to you in case you win. More importantly, players don't have to stress about losing their lottery tickets.

Someone will then venture to Circle K, purchase your ticket, and load it onto the app for you. Players are able to load money into the app via credit or debit card and 'order' their ticket. This allows you from the convenience of your home to play but also learn about the games and what the odds are, when the drawings go off.' 'It was interesting when we started to ask people, when you're in a line at a gas store if you've never played before, it could be a little intimidating. 'We surveyed our audience, and about 14% had never played the lottery before,' Sullivan said. 'If we can make it a little easier for a working mom or somebody that's stuck at the office, we think it's really compelling,' Sullivan said.Īccording to Sullivan, nearly 70% of the app user base is under the age of 45, causing Jackpocket to serve as a bridge, blending a younger generation of lottery players alongside first-timers. Jackpocket, which partners with Circle K, works as if you were to go into a store and purchase a lottery ticket, all from your phone.

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