Jackpocket: How the Lottery Courier Works

Jackpocket is a lottery courier service owned by DraftKings. It is not itself a state lottery and should not be described as an “official lottery” simply because it arranges purchases of official tickets.

DraftKings completed its acquisition of Jackpocket in May 2024. Current consumer terms identify Jackpocket LLC as the service provider.

What a lottery courier does

Jackpocket's model is to accept a customer's order and arrange for a ticket to be purchased through licensed lottery retailers where its service is permitted.

That is different from an official state lottery online sale, which is recorded directly by the lottery's own system.

It is also different from lottery betting, where no genuine ticket may be purchased and the betting operator is responsible for a payout.

Where Jackpocket operates

The service currently lists 17 jurisdictions:

Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
District of Columbia
Idaho
Maine
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Oregon
Puerto Rico
West Virginia

Availability can change as state courier laws change.

Texas is an important example

Older Jackpocket guides often listed Texas. In April 2025, the Texas Lottery Commission prohibited retailers from participating with lottery courier services, ending the old Jackpocket style ordering route in Texas.

That is why a courier review needs a visible verification date rather than a permanent “available states” list copied from an old article.

Ticket and prize procedures

Jackpocket's current terms should be checked for ticket custody, scans, service fees, small prize credits and delivery or claiming of larger prizes. Those details can vary by jurisdiction.

A customer should also verify identity, age and geolocation requirements before placing an order.

Is Jackpocket the same as a state lottery app?

No. Jackpocket can operate under state specific courier rules and, in places such as New Jersey, may be licensed as a lottery courier. It remains a separate company from the state lottery.

The distinction matters when determining who processed the order, who holds the ticket and which rules govern a prize claim.