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DraftKings\u00a0Inc. has announced the completion of its previously announced proposed acquisition of Jackpocket Inc., the leading digital lottery app in the U.S.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cToday we are announcing the completion of our acquisition of Jackpocket, and the commencement of our value creation plan,\u201d <\/em>said Jason Robins,<\/strong> CEO and Co-founder of\u00a0DraftKings<\/strong>. \u201cWe are well-prepared to quickly launch cross-sell programs, further improve customer acquisition efficiency, and continue to innovate and differentiate with our overall product portfolio for our customers. We look forward to continuing to deliver enhanced value to our customers and shareholders as we integrate Jackpocket into the DraftKings ecosystem.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jackpocket is renowned for its innovative digital lottery services, robust technology infrastructure, and strong brand presence. This acquisition empowers DraftKings to tap into the expansive U.S. lottery vertical, while expanding its position in sportsbook and iGaming by enhancing customer lifetime value and bolstering customer acquisition capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe completion of the acquisition represents an exciting new chapter for Jackpocket and DraftKings alike,\u201d<\/em> said Peter Sullivan<\/strong>, CEO of Jackpocket<\/strong>. \u201cTogether, we are confident that we will be even more capable of helping lotteries fulfill their mission of delivering revenue back to the beneficiaries they support. DraftKings\u2019 proven reach and cutting-edge mobile platforms will continue to allow us to drive growth and innovation in the digital lottery vertical.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the acquisition now complete, DraftKings<\/a> is focused on integrating Jackpocket into its operations and leveraging synergies to drive sustained growth and value creation. The Company remains committed to delivering an exceptional experience to its customers while advancing its mission of responsibly providing safe, innovative, and engaging real-money gaming offerings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

DraftKings\u00a0Inc. has announced the completion of its previously announced proposed acquisition of Jackpocket Inc., the leading digital lottery app in the U.S. \u201cToday we are announcing the completion of our acquisition of Jackpocket, and the commencement of our value creation plan,\u201d said Jason Robins, CEO and Co-founder of\u00a0DraftKings. \u201cWe are well-prepared to quickly launch cross-sell …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":15134,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[354,14],"tags":[298,408,75,661,91],"class_list":["post-15132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-partnerships","category-press-release","tag-betting","tag-draftkings","tag-gambling","tag-jackpocket","tag-sports-betting"],"yoast_head":"\nDraftKing Acquires Jackpocket!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" 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