- Mobile lottery platform Jackpocket has announced the launch of a ‘quick pick’ service to simplify selection of MegaMillions and Powerball entries.
- Jackpocket is now in 16 US states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.
- DraftKings is in the process of acquiring Jackpocket for $750 million USD.
There aren’t many legitimate ways to improve your odds of winning the lottery. We’ve covered the huge ‘house edge’ for lottery games ad nauseam during the past few years and in particular the odds of taking down one of the big networked jackpots is borderline insane. One thing that players *can* do to marginally improve their odds is to use a random number selection (eg: ‘Quick Pick’) to fill out your ticket. This will make sure that your ticket is ‘truly random’ since humans are pretty bad at doing their own randomization.
In a game where the odds are astronomically high, with over 300 million possible number combinations for Mega Millions alone, Jackpocket, heralded as the #1 lottery app in the U.S., is transforming the way lottery enthusiasts engage with their favorite games. Amidst the buzz of climbing jackpots, which have recently eclipsed the $1.3 billion mark when Mega Millions and Powerball are combined, Jackpocket has unveiled Super Pick, a groundbreaking feature designed to simplify and enhance the lottery playing experience.
Super Pick is ingeniously crafted to allow users to effortlessly select numbers for both Mega Millions and Powerball, offering a streamlined approach to lottery participation. This feature uniquely enables users to automatically generate a series of 25 or 26 Quick Picks, ensuring each special ball number is used once alongside a comprehensive inclusion of all standard numbers at least once. This innovative approach not only simplifies the selection process but significantly increases the chances of clinching a prize. Given that securing a match with just the Powerball or Mega Ball can guarantee a win, and is a crucial element for six out of nine prize levels including the jackpot, Super Pick could be a game-changer for many.
Peter Sullivan, CEO and founder of Jackpocket, had this to say about the new feature:
“Super Pick is the latest in Jackpocket’s long list of features that you can’t get anywhere else. Based on direct feedback from our users, we developed this feature to streamline the way they are participating in the lottery and make it the most convenient process possible. It’s been exciting to see the great interest in Super Pick already as the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots continue to rise toward historic levels.”
The introduction of Super Pick has already made a significant impact, with Jackpocket users winning nearly $1 million in prizes from orders placed using the feature, including notable wins of $150,000 and $50,000 in Texas and New Jersey respectively. This success underscores the potential of Super Pick to not only enhance the playing experience but also to increase the chances of winning substantial prizes.
Super Pick is part of Jackpocket’s broader mission to revolutionize the lottery experience. The app offers a variety of features aimed at making lottery participation more accessible and enjoyable. From the convenience of purchasing tickets to the thrill of potentially winning big, Jackpocket provides a comprehensive platform for lottery enthusiasts.
The launch of Super Pick follows a period of significant growth for Jackpocket, which includes the launch of Jackpocket Casino and achieving over $1 billion in lottery ticket orders since its inception. With over $430 million in lottery prizes won by users through the app, Jackpocket is firmly establishing itself as a leading figure in the lottery industry, bringing innovative solutions and exciting opportunities to the fingertips of lottery fans nationwide.
Not sure how significant an innovation it is for Jackpocket to add a random number selector but as noted at the outset it is one of the few tactics that can actually improve a player’s chances. Jackpocket was recently purchased by DraftKings–not sure when that deal will close. Currently, you can find Jackpocket in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
