Online lottery courier Jackpot.com has expanded into a seventh state by stepping into Colorado.
Announcing the launch on Nov. 13, the company said it is marking the Colorado Lottery’s 40th anniversary last year by offering both draw games and digital scratch-off games in the Rocky Mountain State.
Colorado players can instantly buy tickets for nationwide games such as Mega Millions and Powerball, as well as their favorite in-state lottery games. Five of the most popular scratchers in Colorado are now live via the Jackpot.com platform.
“At Jackpot.com, we remain committed to growing the safe and secure access to the lottery across the country and we could not be more excited to add Colorado as our seventh state,” said Jackpot.com CEO and co-founder, Akshay Khanna.
“Last year, the Colorado Lottery reached $4 billion in proceeds and they give back millions of dollars each year to state parks, schools, and various projects. They’re also notably invested in responsible gaming, which has been a staple at Jackpot.com since its inception. We can’t wait to become part of the Colorado community and provide an accessible and reliable lottery experience for players.”
Jackpot.com is also available in Arkansas, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Texas after steady expansion in 2024. It most recently launched in the Garden State in May, the same month in which it joined the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) as an associate member.
The company also struck a high-profile deal in June when it was signed up as the official lottery courier and nationwide lottery results provider of the Associated Press (AP), giving it a presence across AP customer sites and a lottery results feed on APNews.com.
Lottery couriers increasing in prominence
Jackpot.com’s growth has been indicative of the rise in prominence and reach of multiple lottery courier apps across the U.S. market in 2024. Tickets purchased via a courier app accounted for less than 1% of total U.S. lottery sales at the last estimate but the apps are gaining momentum.
In many of its markets, Jackpot.com is rivaled by other similar platforms. DraftKings-owned Jackpocket, Lotto.com and TheLotter are also operational in multiple states and have all expanded their own operations this year.
Although each platform has its nuances, general speaking, lottery couriers purchase lottery tickets to order on behalf of online consumers, charging a commission on player’s deposits or winnings. Jackpot.com takes a 15% commission on deposits.
The growing lottery courier market was recently recognized by Google, when the search engine began accepting and running ads for digital lottery couriers in 33 states plus D.C. on July 15. Google had previously only accepted advertisements for certain gambling-related activities such as state-run lotteries and horse racing.
