The private company launched in 2013 and is now live in more than 15 states, plus Washington, D.C. “People are more comfortable with being able to do everything on their phone,” said Bill Speros, a senior betting analyst with, a gambling site.Ĭertainly, the growth of Jackpocket, the major company in the app/online lottery world, speaks to this change. And some lottery-industry watchers say they are poised to become a dominant force in much the same way that food-delivery apps have come to define restaurant takeout orders. While lottery apps and online platforms are still relatively new and account for only a fraction of the $105.26 billion that Americans spend annually on lottery tickets, they are nevertheless becoming more popular. “It’s become my new best friend,” he said of the app. The New York City resident says the convenience factor can’t be beat, especially when there’s a big jackpot at stake and he’s eager to play. Sansone is a regular user of Jackpocket, an app that allows him to order tickets for games like Powerball and Mega Millions.
