Jackpocket App Nets Arizonan $112M Mega Millions Jackpot
An Arizona resident began 2025 by claiming a $112 million Mega Millions jackpot, having bought the ticket through the Jackpocket app, and it is the largest prize ever won using an online lottery ticket delivery service.
Screenshot of the jackpot won. Arizona player wins $112M Mega Millions jackpot online.
LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE:The winning ticket for the January 17 Mega Millions draw matched all six numbers, 8, 10, 37, 54, 69, and the gold Mega Ball 22. It was not only the first Mega Millions jackpot of 2025 but also the second-largest lottery prize in Arizona’s history.
Jackpocket, which began operating in Arizona in 2023, allows users to purchase lottery tickets online without visiting physical retailers. The company’s representatives celebrated the win as a testament to the growing popularity of digital lottery platforms.
This is a transformative moment in lottery history, marking the largest jackpot ever won from a ticket ordered using a lottery courier service. As more customers turn to apps like Jackpocket to order their lottery tickets, we are thrilled to be part of this groundbreaking moment.
Alec Thomson, executive director of the Arizona Lottery, said he was thrilled about the record-breaking jackpot. He spoke of the role of digital platforms such as Jackpocket in modernizing the lottery industry while continuing to support Arizona’s network of over 3,500 brick-and-mortar retailers.
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The Arizona Lottery confirmed that the winning ticket was purchased through Jackpocket’s collaboration with a retail partner in Tempe. While the winner’s identity remains unknown, they can claim their prize at an Arizona Lottery office.
Jackpocket is currently available in 19 jurisdictions across the U.S., offering games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, and state-specific lotteries. In some states, including Arizona, users can also buy digital scratch-off tickets.
The Partnership Between DraftKings and Jackpocket
In February 2024, DraftKings acquired Jackpocket for $750 million, which cemented its position in the gaming and betting industry. The integration of Jackpocket’s advanced lottery services into DraftKings’ portfolio aims to expand offerings, foster innovation, and deliver greater value to customers and shareholders alike.
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